2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 550 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (454 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 133 L |
