2011 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Corvette and 2011 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP) has 145 more horse power than 2011 Holden Commodore. (360 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Commodore |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7000 cc | 5976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 360 HP |
Torque | 637 Nm | 290 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |