1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1964 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1964 Jaguar 3.8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Camaro | 3.8 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
