1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Camaro and 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Camaro | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
