1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1969 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet 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 164 kg more than 1969 Dodge Coronet.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (292 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1969 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Camaro | Coronet |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2980 mm |
