1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 591 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Camaro | 212 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2260 mm |