1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 265 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Camaro | 156 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
