2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 233 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Camaro | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
