1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 9,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (770 HP) has 425 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. (345 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1036 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (926 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. (679 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fleetwood | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 9371 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 770 HP |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 926 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 370 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2570 mm |
