1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 404 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 68 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 404. 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.
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1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Camaro | 404 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |