1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 989 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750.

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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Abarth 750 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Abarth Chevrolet
Model 750 Camaro
Year Released 1960 1997
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 745 cc 5665 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 43 HP 0 HP
Torque 57 Nm 468 Nm
Engine Bore Size 61 mm 99.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64 mm 91.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.1:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 535 kg 1524 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1390 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2690 mm


 

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