1993 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 285 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Camaro | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
