1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Camaro | ATS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2776 mm |
