1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 De Tomaso Bigua | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Camaro | Bigua |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
