1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 22 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Commodore |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 304 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |