1984 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 521 kg more than 1984 Porsche 911. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 911 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 911 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
