1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 920 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1300 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2570 mm |
