1991 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1976 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 780 kg more than 1976 Mazda 1000. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Camaro | 1976 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
