1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Camaro | Frontier |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |