1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 300 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Camaro | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
