1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Vector M12
To start off, 1999 Vector M12 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vector M12 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1999 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vector |
| Model | Camaro | M12 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
