1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
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 Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 132 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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 (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
