1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 444 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Alfetta | Camaro |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 142 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |