26th Nov 2017, 10:35
Yes, but now take a look at the weight difference!
3rd May 2018, 16:09
1970 442 W30 had a 0-60 time of 5.7 seconds.
2015 Camry V6 had a 0-60 time of 6.1 seconds.
The Olds is faster, but burns 2-3 times the fuel, is nowhere near as comfortable and has next to none of the creature comforts of the Camry.
17th Jul 2015, 12:17
The V6 Camry has 268 NET horsepower. The 1970 442 W30 has 370 GROSS horsepower. That is no more than about 300 net horsepower. And since the 442 weighs a couple of hundred pounds more, the power to weight ratios are pretty much equal. American car engines were measured in gross horsepower up to 1970. In a way, it's like cheating. The engine's power was measured on a dyno with no air cleaner, no belt driven accessories, and no exhaust. They used open headers with no mufflers that would not even fit if you tried to put the engine under the hood. From 1971 until today, the engine is put on the dyno exactly as it would be sold to you, with all parts installed and no cheating to make the number higher.