2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Holden Caprice. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Caprice.

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 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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