2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2570 mm |
