1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (426 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 327 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 906 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1389 mm |
