1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 102 kg more than 1980 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |