1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden GTS would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1977 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 97 kg more than 1977 Holden GTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden GTS. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | GTS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 4139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
