2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (320 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 86 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (454 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Camaro | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 332 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 72 L |
