2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (477 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (641 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 477 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 641 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
