1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1975 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Camaro | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
