1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 360 kg more than 1977 Holden Sunbird.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Sunbird. 1977 Holden Sunbird has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Sunbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
