1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 417 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1750 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |
