1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1995 Porsche 911

To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 245 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.

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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Chevrolet Camaro 1995 Porsche 911
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Camaro 911
Year Released 1998 1995
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5666 cc 3746 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 300 HP
Torque 468 Nm 355 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 5400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 102.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 76.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 11.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1524 kg 1279 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 92 L


 

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