1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 195 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Viscount.
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 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Camaro | Viscount |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |