1993 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Lexus SC
To start off, 1996 Lexus SC 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lexus SC (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lexus SC weights approximately 137 kg more than 1993 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, 1996 Lexus SC (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Camaro | SC |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
