1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 190 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.

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 (576 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2001 Toyota Tundra
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Camaro Tundra
Year Released 1996 2001
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6276 cc 4700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 435 HP 245 HP
Torque 576 Nm 427 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 3270 mm