1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (318 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1975 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Camaro | Corvette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 318 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |