1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 16 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 175 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1213 kg more than 1996 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (576 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. 2012 Chevrolet Express 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. 2012 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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