1993 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 255 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick. 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 (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
