1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 248 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (263 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
