1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 175 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. (366 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 213 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |