1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 24 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 63 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Camaro | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
