1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 667 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GTA | Camaro |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |