1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1982 Plymouth Caravelle
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Camaro and 1982 Plymouth Caravelle were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (163 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1982 Plymouth Caravelle. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1982 Plymouth Caravelle.
Because 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Plymouth Caravelle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Plymouth Caravelle. (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Plymouth Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1982 Plymouth Caravelle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Camaro | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4995 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
