1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 215 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Camaro | 930 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |