2009 Holden UTE vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Holden UTE is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Holden UTE. (261 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Holden UTE.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden UTE. (340 Nm). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden UTE. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden UTE has manual transmission. 2009 Holden UTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Holden UTE | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Holden | Chevrolet |
Model | UTE | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 515 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |