1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Porsche 911

To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Camaro and 1989 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (467 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Chevrolet Camaro 1989 Porsche 911
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Camaro 911
Year Released 1989 1989
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5735 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 238 HP 0 HP
Torque 467 Nm 854 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2110 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2500 mm


 

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