2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (580 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2007 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (753 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Porsche 911 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
Model | 911 | Camaro |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3594 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 580 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 753 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 Length | 4440 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |