1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 204 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Camaro | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 152 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |