1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 2 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (380 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. (366 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
