1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Camaro and 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 124 kg more than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta. (426 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Camaro | Mangusta |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 321 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
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 | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |