1993 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 63 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | F355 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
