1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 777 kg more than 1954 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | 356 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
