1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 42 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Camaro | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
