1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (255 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 12 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (380 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Camaro | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 255 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 | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
