1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (580 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
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 Camaro (753 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan Stagea | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
Model | Stagea | Camaro |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 580 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 753 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2852 mm |