1989 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2002 Holden Monaro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Monaro weights approximately 14 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette (468 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Monaro. 2002 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1989 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 229 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
