1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 701 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2400 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2852 mm |
