Compare the2023 Chevrolet CamaroVS 2023 Porsche 911

The Chevrolet Camaro has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The 911 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

Both the Camaro and the 911 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 collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Camaro 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Porsche covers the 911. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the 911 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.

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.

The Camaro ZL1’s 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 10 more horsepower (650 vs. 640) and 60 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 590) than the 911 Turbo S’ optional 3.7 turbo 6-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the 911 S 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder (manual transmissions tested):

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

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

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Camaro V6/V8 Auto’s fuel efficiency. The 911 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

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 911 requires premium, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

The Camaro has 2.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the 911’s standard fuel tank (19 vs. 16.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

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 911 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Chevrolet Camaro, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the 911.

The Camaro stops much shorter than the 911:

For better traction, the Camaro has larger standard tires than the 911 (245/50R18 vs. 235/40R19). The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 911 (F:305/30R19 & R:325/30R19 vs. F:255/35R20 & R:315/30R21).

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 911’s optional 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 911 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 911 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Camaro’s wheelbase is 14.2 inches longer than on the 911 (110.7 inches vs. 96.5 inches). The Camaro’s wheelbase is 14 inches longer than on the 911 GT3 (110.7 inches vs. 96.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Camaro is .6 inches wider in the front and 1.2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the 911.

The Camaro’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51.9% to 48.1%) than the 911’s (39.5% to 60.5%). This gives the Camaro more stable handling and braking.

The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe handles at 1.18 G’s, while the 911 Carrera 4 GTS pulls only 1.03 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Camaro SS Coupe executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the 911 S Coupe (22.9 seconds @ .91 average G’s vs. 23.3 seconds @ .86 average G’s).

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Camaro RS Coupe is quieter than the 911 Turbo S Coupe:

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Camaro Coupe a Compact car, while the 911 Coupe is rated a Minicompact.

The Camaro Coupe has 20 cubic feet more passenger volume than the 911 (93 vs. 73).

The Camaro Coupe has .6 inches more front headroom, 1.7 inches more front legroom, 2.4 inches more front shoulder room, 2.5 inches more rear headroom, 2.7 inches more rear legroom and 2.5 inches more rear shoulder room than the 911 Coupe.

The Camaro Coupe has a much larger trunk than the 911 Coupe with its rear seat up (9.1 vs. 4.6 cubic feet).

The Camaro Convertible has a much larger trunk with its top down than the 911 Cabriolet with its top down (7.3 vs. 4.6 cubic feet).

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 911 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 911 doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

On a hot day the Camaro has a standard remote opening feature, to lower the top from outside. The 911 doesn’t offer a remote top, so the driver will have to enter the car, turn the ignition on and lower the top.

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 911 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 911 doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Insurance will cost less for the Camaro owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Camaro will cost $8795 less than the 911 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 $54813 to $88057 less than for the Porsche 911.

Motor Trend selected the Camaro as their 2016 Car of the Year. The 911 has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Porsche 911 by over three to one during 2022.