1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 222 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (380 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 763 Nm |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 342 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
