1987 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta (302 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1987 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.
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1987 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Camaro | Mangusta |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |