1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, both 1967 Chevrolet Camaro and 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 285 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Camaro | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 6478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
