1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1091 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (468 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Camaro | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 381 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 543 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |