2011 Chevrolet Camaro LS vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LS and 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LS. (312 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS weights approximately 152 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LS. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LS. (376 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LS | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Camaro | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
