1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Holden Belmont

To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 87 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Chevrolet Corvette 1969 Holden Belmont
Make Chevrolet Holden
Model Corvette Belmont
Year Released 1997 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 129 HP
Torque 692 Nm 247 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1188 kg 1275 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2830 mm


 

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