1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2009 Lexus IS
To start off, 2009 Lexus IS is newer by 42 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 4,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus IS. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 2009 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Camaro | IS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4958 cc | 3454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
