2003 Holden Berlina vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2003 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Berlina weights approximately 179 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Berlina | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Holden | Chevrolet |
| Model | Berlina | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2685 mm |
