1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Camaro | GT |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 252 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |