Compare the2023 Chevrolet CamaroVS 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Camaro (except LS/LT1)’s optional Rear Cross Traffic Alert uses sensors in the rear to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer a rear cross-path warning system.

Both the Camaro and the 718 Cayman have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee 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 collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

Warranty

Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Camaro 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Porsche covers the 718 Cayman. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the 718 Cayman ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 15 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Porsche dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Camaro’s warranty.

Reliability

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Camaro has a standard 700-amp battery. The 718 Cayman’s 340-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Porsche vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 53 more problems per 100 vehicles, Porsche is ranked 24th, below the industry average.

Engine

The Camaro has more powerful engines than the 718 Cayman:

	Horsepower	Torque
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.
Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8	650 HP	650 lbs.-ft.
718 Cayman 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder	300 HP	280 lbs.-ft.
718 Cayman S 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder	350 HP	309 lbs.-ft.
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 4.0 GT3 6-cylinder	394 HP	309 lbs.-ft.
718 Cayman GT4 4.0 GT3 6-cylinder	414 HP	309 lbs.-ft.
718 Cayman GT4 RS 4.0 DOHC 6-cylinder	493 HP	331 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Motor Trend the Camaro LT1/SS 6.2 V8 is faster than the 718 Cayman GT4 4.0 GT3 6-cylinder (manual transmissions tested):

	Camaro	718 Cayman
Zero to 30 MPH	1.7 sec	1.8 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	4 sec	4.1 sec

As tested in Car and Driver the Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the Porsche 718 Cayman 2.0 (manual transmissions tested):

	Camaro	718 Cayman
Zero to 60 MPH	3.5 sec	4.3 sec
Quarter Mile	11.7 sec	12.7 sec

As tested in Car and Driver the Camaro LT1/SS 6.2 V8 is faster than the Porsche 718 Cayman turbo 4 cyl. (automatics tested):

	Camaro	718 Cayman
Zero to 60 MPH	3.9 sec	4.3 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	8.9 sec	10.6 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	4 sec	5.5 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	2.3 sec	4.5 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	2.7 sec	3.6 sec
Quarter Mile	12.3 sec	12.8 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	116 MPH	110 MPH

As tested in Motor Trend the Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the Porsche 718 Cayman 2.0 (automatics tested):

	Camaro	718 Cayman
Zero to 60 MPH	3.5 sec	4.1 sec
Quarter Mile	11.5 sec	12.5 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	125 MPH	111.2 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Camaro gets better mileage than the 718 Cayman:

			MPG
Camaro
	Manual	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	19 city/28 hwy
		3.6 DOHC V6	16 city/26 hwy
	Auto	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/30 hwy
		3.6 DOHC V6	18 city/29 hwy
		6.2 OHV V8	16 city/26 hwy
718 Cayman
	Manual	T 2.0 turbo flat-4	20 city/26 hwy
		2.0 turbo flat-4	20 city/25 hwy
		2.5 turbo flat-4	19 city/24 hwy
		GTS 4.0 DOHC flat-6	17 city/24 hwy
		GT4 4.0 DOHC flat-6	17 city/23 hwy
	Auto	2.0 turbo flat-4	21 city/27 hwy
		2.5 turbo flat-4	19 city/25 hwy
		GTS 4.0 DOHC flat-6	19 city/24 hwy
		GT4 4.0 DOHC flat-6	18 city/24 hwy
		GT4 RS 4.0 DOHC flat-6	15 city/19 hwy

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Camaro uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended with the 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder engine for maximum performance). The 718 Cayman requires premium, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

The Camaro has 4.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the 718 Cayman’s standard fuel tank (19 vs. 14.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Camaro has 2.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the 718 Cayman’s optional fuel tank (19 vs. 16.9 gallons).

The Camaro has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Transmission

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Chevrolet Camaro, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the 718 Cayman.

Brakes and Stopping

The Camaro stops much shorter than the 718 Cayman:

	Camaro	718 Cayman
70 to 0 MPH	137 feet	149 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	91 feet	106 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Camaro has larger standard tires than the 718 Cayman (245/50R18 vs. 235/45R18). The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 718 Cayman (F:305/30R19 & R:325/30R19 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:295/30R20).

The Camaro SS 1LE/ZL1’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 718 Cayman GT4’s 35 series front tires.

The Camaro has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the Camaro can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Camaro’s wheelbase is 13.3 inches longer than on the 718 Cayman (110.7 inches vs. 97.4 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Camaro is 3.1 inches wider in the front and 2.4 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the 718 Cayman.

The Camaro’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51.9% to 48.1%) than the 718 Cayman’s (44.7% to 55.3%). This gives the Camaro more stable handling and braking.

The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe handles at 1.18 G’s, while the 718 Cayman pulls only 1.00 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Camaro SS Coupe executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.1 seconds quicker than the 718 Cayman (22.9 seconds @ .91 average G’s vs. 24 seconds @ .81 average G’s).

Chassis

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Camaro RS Coupe is quieter than the 718 Cayman GT4 RS:

	Camaro	718 Cayman
Full-Throttle	91 dB	102 dB

Passenger Space

The Camaro has standard seating for 4 passengers; the 718 Cayman can only carry 2.

The Camaro Coupe has 45 cubic feet more passenger volume than the 718 Cayman (93 vs. 48).

The Camaro Coupe has 1.7 inches more front legroom and 3.7 inches more front shoulder room than the 718 Cayman.

Ergonomics

The Camaro Auto has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Camaro (except LS/LT1) offers an available heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer, warning, turn signal and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Camaro’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The 718 Cayman’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Camaro has standard extendable sun visors. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer extendable visors.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Chevrolet Camaro (except LS/LT1) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The 718 Cayman doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Camaro owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Camaro will cost $2910 less than the 718 Cayman over a five-year period.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chevrolet Camaro will be $22598 to $29372 less than for the Porsche 718 Cayman.

Recommendations

Motor Trend selected the Camaro as their 2016 Car of the Year. The 718 Cayman has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Porsche 718 by over 10 to one during 2022.