1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Dodge Magnum
To start off, 2005 Dodge Magnum is newer by 38 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 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Magnum.
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 Camaro (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (379 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Dodge Magnum | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Camaro | Magnum |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4958 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.3 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2930 mm |
