1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 26 kg more than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | 3-Litre | Camaro |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |