1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Camaro | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |