1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden Monaro would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 211 kg more than 1973 Holden Monaro.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 721 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
