1975 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. (144 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 305 kg more than 2012 Ascari A10.
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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ascari |
| Model | Camaro | A10 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2636 mm |
