1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 619 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1960 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Camaro | 1200 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 84 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |