Car comparison

Chevrolet Camaro VI 3.6 V6vsChevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Chevrolet Camaro VI

3.6 V6

335 hp3640 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2018
VS

Chevrolet Camaro IV

Z28 5.7 i V8

285 hp5737 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-1998

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Camaro VI 3.6 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Lightest
    1,558 kg
    3,435 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    215 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCamaro VI3.6 V6ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Power
335hp250kW
285hp213kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
441Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,558kg3,435lb
1,644kg3,624lb
Gross weight-
1,922kg4,237lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
610km379mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,640cc222cu in
5,737cc350cu in
Length
4,784mm188in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,897mm75in
1,882mm74in
Height
1,348mm53in
1,303mm51in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
258L
365L
Max trunk volume-
930L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
72L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Chevrolet Camaro VI 3.6 V6Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Camaro VI 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCamaro VI3.6 V66,800 rpm5,300 rpm7,050 rpm
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V85,000 rpm2,400 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCamaro VI3.6 V6ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCamaro VI3.6 V6
335 hp
250 kW
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
285 hp
213 kW

Chevrolet Camaro VI 3.6 V6 has 50 hp more than Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8 and Chevrolet Camaro VI 3.6 V6: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCamaro VI3.6 V6
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
441 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCamaro VI3.6 V6
1,558 kg
3,435 lb
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
1,644 kg
3,624 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCamaro VI3.6 V6
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCamaro VI3.6 V64.6 s
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V86.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Camaro VI 3.6 V6 and Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8: 1.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCamaro VI3.6 V6
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCamaro VI3.6 V6
335 hp
250 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
285 hp
213 kW
6.0 s
254 km/h
158 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ChevroletCamaro VI3.6 V6
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
258 L
9.1 cu ft
Length
4,784 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 in
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCamaro VI3.6 V6ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
441 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,558 kg
3,435 lb
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
258 L
9.1 cu ft
Length
4,784 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Range score
610 km
379 mi
-
Trunk score
258 L
9.1 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet Camaro VI 3.6 V6
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Camaro VI 3.6 V6

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Is 86 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 46 km/h (29 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8

  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Has 107 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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