1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | 930 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2833 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
