2012 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Chrysler Avenger
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 932 kg more than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Chrysler Avenger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Camaro | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2500 mm |
