2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2012 Holden Caprice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (340 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2012 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm). This means 2012 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. 2012 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Chevrolet Corvette 2012 Holden Caprice
Make Chevrolet Holden
Model Corvette Caprice
Year Released 2003 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 340 HP 344 HP
Torque 483 Nm 530 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 12.3 L/100km


 

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