2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1945 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1945 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1945 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 357 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro.
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.
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2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 1945 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Camaro | 66 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1945 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3390 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3030 mm |