1995 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Pontiac Lemans

To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 47 kg more than 1995 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. 1981 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1995 Chevrolet Camaro 1981 Pontiac Lemans
Make Chevrolet Pontiac
Model Camaro Lemans
Year Released 1995 1981
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3391 cc 3790 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 158 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1413 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 5030 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2750 mm