1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 183 kg more than 1968 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Camaro | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
