1995 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Chevrolet Camaro 2011 Nissan Frontier
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Camaro Frontier
Year Released 1995 2011
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3391 cc 3953 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 257 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1860 mm


 

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