1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1961 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 143 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1961 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | Berline |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |
