2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 38 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Camaro | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
