1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1988 Fiat Tipo
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Camaro and 1988 Fiat Tipo were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 47 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 465 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo, 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (130 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1988 Fiat Tipo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | Tipo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
