1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 771 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 1600 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2760 mm |