1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 175 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (326 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
