1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 660 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 1960 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
