1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 407 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Camaro | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
