2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1990 Porsche 911

To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (191 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 123 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Camaro 1990 Porsche 911
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Camaro 911
Year Released 2000 1990
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3791 cc 3299 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 191 HP 316 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 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 1467 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2270 mm


 

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