1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 45 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (433 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Chevrolet Camaro 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Camaro Colorado
Year Released 1967 2012
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4958 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 290 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 433 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 5270 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 3210 mm


 

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