1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1997 Vector M12
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Camaro and 1997 Vector M12 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Vector M12 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 Vector M12 (576 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (468 Nm). This means 1997 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1997 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vector |
| Model | Camaro | M12 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 484 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
