1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | 993 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
