1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (319 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 670 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GTV | Camaro |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 319 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1377 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |