1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Camaro and 1997 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 170 kg more than 1997 Porsche 993.
Because 1997 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Camaro | 993 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |