1994 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Camaro | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Camaro | Ram |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3391 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
