1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 812 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1957 Ford Popular | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Popular |
Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2300 mm |