1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri 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 514 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Capri |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.2:1 |
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 | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |