1991 Porsche 928 vs. 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1981 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Porsche 928 | 1981 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | 928 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 4375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
