1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 727 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 600 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
