1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 149 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |