1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 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 207 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 590 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | 124 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
