1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Holden Drover
To start off, 1986 Holden Drover is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 500 kg more than 1986 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Holden Drover | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Drover |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5360 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2040 mm |
