1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 222 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Camaro | Biscayne |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1807 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3090 mm |
