1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 278 kg more than 1995 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Camaro | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 92 L |