1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 635 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | GT | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
