1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1968 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 1 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 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 770 kg more 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | DeVille | Camaro |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 481 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |