1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. (358 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | 968 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
