2010 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 141 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. 2011 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
