2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 118 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore. 1998 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Commodore |
Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 574 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2950 mm |