1977 Buick Electra vs. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
