2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Holden Calais

To start off, 2012 Holden Calais is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Calais (344 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Calais should accelerate faster than 2004 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 Calais (530 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm). This means 2012 Holden Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 2012 Holden Calais has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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