1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1993 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1993 Chrysler Viper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 7,985 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 275 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, 1993 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1993 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Camaro | Viper |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 7985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
