1997 Toyota Supra vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (319 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 Toyota Supra.
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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Supra | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Supra | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
