1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Sunbird 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, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |