1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 37 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 985 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
| Model | Camaro | Nano |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2230 mm |
