1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 695 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. (87 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1967 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Camaro | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
