1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 692 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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.
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1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GP 159 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1402 kg |