1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 AC 428
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 160 kg more than 1971 AC 428.
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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. 1971 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 AC 428 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | AC |
| Model | Camaro | 428 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
