1987 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Camaro | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Camaro | M |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1844 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2901 mm |
