1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 30 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, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Camaro | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
