1995 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 575 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | 356 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3391 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
