1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1978 Renault Alpine is newer by 8 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault Alpine (148 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Camaro | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
