1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 181 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
