Compare the2023 Porsche 911VS 2023 Chevrolet Camaro

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission and Drivetrain
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The 911 (except GT3) has standard Warn and Brake Assist, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn’t react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The Camaro offers an available collision warning system without the automated brake feature that would prevent or reduce the collision if the driver fails to react.

The 911 offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Camaro doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the 911 helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The Camaro doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The 911’s optional lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The Camaro doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

The 911 offers an optional Surround View to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Camaro only offers a rear monitor and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the front or sides.

Both the 911 and the Camaro have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

Warranty

The 911 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Camaro’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The 911’s corrosion warranty is 6 years and unlimited miles longer than the Camaro’s (12/unlimited vs. 6/100,000).

Reliability

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the engines in the 911 have an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of some of the engines in the Camaro.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the 911’s reliability 20 points higher than the Camaro.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche above average in long-term dependability. With 30 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Chevrolet is rated lower.

Engine

The 911 has more powerful engines than the Camaro:

	Horsepower	Torque
911 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder	379 HP	331 lbs.-ft.
911 S 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder	443 HP	390 lbs.-ft.
911 GTS/Dakar 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder	473 HP	420 lbs.-ft.
911 GT3 4.0 DOHC 6-cylinder	502 HP	346 lbs.-ft.
911 GT3 RS 4.0 DOHC 6-cylinder	518 HP	342 lbs.-ft.
911 Sport Classic 3.8 turbo 6-cylinder	543 HP	442 lbs.-ft.
911 Turbo 3.8 turbo 6-cylinder	572 HP	553 lbs.-ft.
911 Turbo S 3.7 turbo 6-cylinder	640 HP	590 lbs.-ft.
Camaro 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder	275 HP	295 lbs.-ft.
Camaro 3.6 DOHC V6	335 HP	284 lbs.-ft.
Camaro LT1/SS 6.2 V8	455 HP	455 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Porsche 911 is faster than the Chevrolet Camaro (manual transmissions tested):

	911 S	911 GTS/Dakar	Camaro V6	Camaro LT1/SS
Zero to 60 MPH	3.6 sec	3.2 sec	5.5 sec	4.1 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	8 sec	7.3 sec	14.4 sec	9.2 sec
Quarter Mile	11.8 sec	11.3 sec	14.2 sec	12.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	122 MPH	126 MPH	99 MPH	116 MPH
Top Speed	191 MPH	193 MPH	151 MPH	n/a

As tested in Road and Track the 911 GT3 4.0 DOHC 6-cylinder is faster than the Chevrolet Camaro 2.0 (manual transmissions tested):

	911	Camaro
Zero to 60 MPH	3.3 sec	5.5 sec
Quarter Mile	11.5 sec	14.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	124 MPH	95.9 MPH

As tested in Car and Driver the Porsche 911 is faster than the Chevrolet Camaro (automatics tested):

	911	911 S	Camaro V6	Camaro LT1/SS
Zero to 60 MPH	3.4 sec	2.8 sec	5.2 sec	4.1 sec
Quarter Mile	11.8 sec	11.1 sec	13.8 sec	12.6 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	118 MPH	124 MPH	104 MPH	113 MPH

The flat cylinder configuration of the boxer engine in the 911 lowers its center of gravity, enhancing handling stability. The Camaro doesn’t offer a boxer engine configuration.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the 911 Coupe gets better mileage than the Camaro:

			MPG
911 Coupe
RWD	Manual	3.0 turbo flat-6	17 city/24 hwy
		Sport Classic 3.8 turbo flat-6	15 city/21 hwy
		S 3.0 turbo flat-6	18 city/25 hwy
	Auto	S 3.0 turbo flat-6	18 city/23 hwy
		GTS/Dakar 3.0 turbo flat-6	17 city/23 hwy
		3.0 turbo flat-6	18 city/24 hwy
AWD	Manual	GTS/Dakar 3.0 turbo flat-6	17 city/23 hwy
		S 3.0 turbo flat-6	17 city/25 hwy
	Auto	S 3.0 turbo flat-6	18 city/23 hwy
		3.0 turbo flat-6	17 city/23 hwy
		Turbo S 3.7 turbo flat-6	15 city/20 hwy
		Turbo 3.7 turbo flat-6	15 city/20 hwy
		3.0 turbo flat-6	18 city/24 hwy
Camaro
RWD	Manual	3.6 DOHC V6	16 city/26 hwy
		6.2 OHV V8	16 city/24 hwy
		6.2 supercharged V8	14 city/20 hwy
	Auto	6.2 supercharged V8	13 city/21 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the 911 Cabriolet gets better mileage than the Camaro:

			MPG
911 Cabriolet
RWD	Manual	3.0 turbo flat-6	17 city/24 hwy
		S 3.0 turbo flat-6	17 city/25 hwy
	Auto	S 3.0 turbo flat-6	18 city/23 hwy
		GTS/Dakar 3.0 turbo flat-6	17 city/23 hwy
		3.0 turbo flat-6	18 city/24 hwy
AWD	Manual	S4 3.0 turbo flat-6	17 city/24 hwy
		GTS/Dakar 3.0 turbo flat-6	16 city/23 hwy
	Auto	3.0 turbo flat-6	17 city/22 hwy
		S 3.0 turbo flat-6	18 city/23 hwy
		Turbo S 3.7 turbo flat-6	15 city/20 hwy
		Turbo 3.7 turbo flat-6	15 city/20 hwy
		3.0 turbo flat-6	18 city/24 hwy
Camaro
RWD	Manual	6.2 OHV V8	16 city/24 hwy
		6.2 supercharged V8	14 city/20 hwy
	Auto	6.2 supercharged V8	13 city/21 hwy

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the 911’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Camaro doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The 911’s optional fuel tank has 4.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Camaro (23.7 vs. 19 gallons).

Transmission and Drivetrain

The Porsche 911 comes standard with an automatic transmission, for driver comfort, especially in the city. Automatic costs extra on the Camaro.

A seven-speed manual is available on the Porsche 911, with closer gear ratios for better performance and a lower final drive ratio for quieter highway operation, less engine wear and better fuel mileage. Only a 6-speed manual is available for the Camaro.

The 911 offers a standard sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The Camaro doesn’t offer an SMG.

All wheel drive, available in the 911, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Chevrolet Camaro is not available with all wheel drive.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the 911’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Camaro:

	911	911 Turbo S/Sport Classic	Camaro LS/LT	Camaro ZL1
Front Rotors	13 inches	16.5 inches	12.6 inches	15.35 inches
Rear Rotors	13 inches	15.4 inches	12.4 inches	14.4 inches

The 911’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs standard on the Camaro LS/LT are solid, not vented.

The 911 offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Camaro doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The 911 stops much shorter than the Camaro:

	911	Camaro
70 to 0 MPH	133 feet	170 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	93 feet	118 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction and acceleration, the 911 has larger standard rear tires than the Camaro (295/35R20 vs. 245/50R18).

The 911 Dakar’s standard 245/45R19 front and 295/40R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series front and 40 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Camaro’s standard 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 911 has standard 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Camaro. The 911’s optional 21-inch rear wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the Camaro SS.

Suspension and Handling

The 911 (except Base/GT3) offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The Camaro doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The 911 GT3 handles at 1.16 G’s, while the Camaro RS Coupe pulls only .88 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The 911 GT3 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 3.2 seconds quicker than the Camaro LT Coupe (22.3 seconds @ .95 average G’s vs. 25.5 seconds @ .74 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the 911 GT3’s turning circle is 4 feet tighter than the Camaro’s (34.1 feet vs. 38.1 feet). The 911’s turning circle is 1.6 feet tighter than the Camaro ZL1’s (36.8 feet vs. 38.4 feet).

Chassis

The Porsche 911 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 200 to 350 pounds less than the Chevrolet Camaro.

The 911 is 10.4 inches shorter than the Camaro, making the 911 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

For excellent aerodynamics, the 911 has standard flush composite headlights. The Camaro has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

The front grille of the 911 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Camaro doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Cargo Capacity

The 911’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The Camaro Convertible/ZL1 1LE doesn’t offer folding rear seats.

The 911’s standard folding rear seats are split to accommodate bulky cargo. The Camaro Coupe’s standard single piece folding rear seat is not as flexible; long cargo and a passenger can’t share the rear seat.

Servicing Ease

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Porsche service is better than Chevrolet. J.D. Power ranks Porsche third in service department satisfaction. With a 27% lower rating, Chevrolet is ranked 16th.

Ergonomics

The 911’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Camaro’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The 911 has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The Camaro doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

The 911’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Camaro’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the 911 (except Cabriolet/GT3) offers an optional rear wiper. The Camaro doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

The 911’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Camaro’s standard projector halogen headlights and light instantly. LED lights also last over twenty times longer than halogen. The 911’s LED headlights produce a white, bright light using less electricity than the Camaro’s optional xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. HID headlights can be slow to reach full brightness or power cycle, causing issues when flashing them to signal other vehicles; LED headlights light instantly. LED lights also last about three to four times as long.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors available for the 911 detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The Camaro doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the 911 offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Camaro doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The 911’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Heated mirrors cost extra on the Camaro and aren’t offered on the Camaro LS/LT1.

The 911 has a standard center folding armrest for the rear passengers. A center armrest helps make rear passengers more comfortable and it can provide a boundary between children. The Camaro doesn’t offer a rear seat center armrest.

The 911 has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning costs extra on the Camaro.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the 911 (except Manual) offers an optional Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The Camaro doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

The 911 (except Manual/GT3)’s optional Active Parking Support can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote ParkAssist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Camaro doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Economic Advantages

The 911 will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the 911 will retain 56.25% to 60.11% of its original price after five years, while the Camaro only retains 44.16% to 52.71%.

Recommendations

J.D. Power and Associates rated the 911 first among premium sporty cars in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Camaro isn’t in the top three in its category.