1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant 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 24 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Valiant.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. (461 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Camaro | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
