1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 968. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 145 kg more than 1991 Porsche 968. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 968. (305 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | 968 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
