2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri 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 208 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 410 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri. 1979 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Capri |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 112 HP |
Torque | 454 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 58 L |