Styling:
* Overall Shape: The '67 Camaro has a more rounded, softer appearance. The '69 Camaro is more aggressive and angular, with sharper lines and a more pronounced "coke bottle" shape. The front end is particularly distinct, with the '69 sporting a more aggressive grille and headlights.
* Tail Lights: The '67 has round, individual tail lights. The '69 features a distinctive, stacked rectangular taillight design that is iconic to the model year.
* Hood and Fender: The '69 Camaro has a longer hood and more pronounced front fenders contributing to its overall more muscular look.
* Bumpers: The 1969 Camaro has larger, more prominent bumpers, especially the front one.
Mechanical Differences:
* Suspension: Though both use similar independent front suspension, the 1969 model benefitted from refinements and improvements made during the intervening years, leading to potentially better handling.
* Engines: Both years offered a range of engines, but the available options and their specifications might slightly vary. While some engines carried over, power outputs and availability could differ. The 1969 Camaro saw the introduction of some higher-performance options in its SS model.
* Transmissions: Similar transmission options were available but again with potential differences in specific ratios or availability.
Interior:
* Dashboard and Instrumentation: While the basic layout is similar, the details of the dash, instrument panel, and upholstery changed between the two years. '69 generally had a more modern feel.
Size and Dimensions:
While the overall dimensions are fairly similar, subtle differences exist in wheelbase and overall length. These differences are not dramatic but contribute to the altered styling.
In short, while both are first-generation Camaros, the 1969 model represents a significant styling evolution from the 1967 model, moving towards a more aggressive and muscular design. The mechanical differences are less dramatic but still present. The 1969 Camaro is often considered the most iconic and desirable of the first generation due to its styling.
