1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 37 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, 2011 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 130 kg more than 1974 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, 2011 Lexus IS (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Camaro | IS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2728 mm |
