1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1954 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 625 kg more than 1954 Abarth Renault. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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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1954 Abarth Renault 1988 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Abarth Chevrolet
Model Renault Camaro
Year Released 1954 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 5012 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 109 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 98.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.5:1
Top Speed 175 km/hour 165 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 1515 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 68 L