1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Camaro | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 617 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 789 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
