1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Holden Astra
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Corvette and 1999 Holden Astra were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1999 Holden Astra. (197 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 355 kg more than 1999 Holden Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Holden Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Astra. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Holden Astra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Astra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |