1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Camaro and 1996 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 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 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 73 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Skyline, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (576 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Skyline. (367 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Camaro | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 2568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
