1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (427 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Statesman |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
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 | 238 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |