1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2010 Jeep Patriot is newer by 40 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, 2010 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 81 kg more than 2010 Jeep Patriot.
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, 2010 Jeep Patriot, 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Camaro | Patriot |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 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 | 1437 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2634 mm |
