1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Subaru FF-1
To start off, both 1970 Chevrolet Camaro and 1970 Subaru FF-1 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Subaru FF-1. (68 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Subaru FF-1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 818 kg more than 1970 Subaru FF-1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Subaru FF-1, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Subaru FF-1. (99 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Subaru FF-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Subaru FF-1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Camaro | FF-1 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
