2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (319 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 197 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Porsche 911 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Porsche Chevrolet
Model 911 Camaro
Year Released 2005 2013
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3818 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 355 HP 319 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 377 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.8:1 11.5
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.8 seconds 8.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1697 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4836 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1377 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2852 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 72 L


 

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