2011 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2012 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 327 kg more than 2012 Ford Kuga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga will offer significantly more control. 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 (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Kuga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Kuga |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 426 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
