1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 185 kg more than 1980 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 728 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1370 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 |
