1977 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,350 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,183 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 1018 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero.
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, 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,483 Nm @ 6150 RPM) has 1125 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Camaro | 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SSC |
| Model | Camaro | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 6350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 1183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 1483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1090 mm |
