1990 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Camaro | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Camaro | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3133 cc | 5968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 300 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 | 1400 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
