1991 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 92 L |
