1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. 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, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
