1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1000 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
