1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Porsche 356. (115 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 735 kg more than 1960 Porsche 356. 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.
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1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Camaro | 356 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |