1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2011 Lexus LFA is newer by 44 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LFA weights approximately 165 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 Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus LFA. (480 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus LFA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 2011 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Camaro | LFA |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4805 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4505 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2605 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 73 L |
