2006 Holden Commodore vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (431 HP) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Holden Commodore. (360 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Holden Commodore.

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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Commodore. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Holden Commodore 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Holden Chevrolet
Model Commodore Corvette
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5976 cc 6162 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 360 HP 431 HP
Torque 290 Nm 586 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.4 L/100km 13 L/100km