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Chevrolet Camaro I vs Chevrolet Camaro IV: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Chevrolet Camaro I

Chevrolet · 1966–1969

Camaro I

Power
216 kW294 PS

All generations

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Chevrolet Camaro IV

Chevrolet · 1993–2002

Camaro IV

Power
205 kW279 PS

All generations

Photo: Rich Niewiroski Jr. / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5
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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

  • City Camaro I Length: 4,691 mm vs 4,907 mm; Width: 1,842 mm vs 1,882 mm

In plain words

Chevrolet Camaro I has more power: 216 kW (294 PS) against 205 kW (279 PS) for Chevrolet Camaro IV. Chevrolet Camaro IV is 216 mm longer than Chevrolet Camaro I (4,907 mm vs 4,691 mm). Chevrolet Camaro I is the older design (from 1966); Chevrolet Camaro IV arrived in 1993. On the catalog figures, the Chevrolet Camaro I is the pick for city.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Camaro I · Camaro IV
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,743 mmWheelbase 9 ft 0 inLength 4,691 mmLength 15 ft 5 in1,306 mm4 ft 3 inWheelbase 2,568 mmWheelbase 8 ft 5 inLength 4,907 mmLength 16 ft 1 in1,303 mm4 ft 3 in
Camaro ICamaro IV
Length 4,691 mm184.7 in 4,907 mm193.2 in +216 mm +8.5 in +4.6%
Width 1,842 mm72.5 in 1,882 mm74.1 in +40 mm +1.6 in +2.2%
Height 1,306 mm51.4 in 1,303 mm51.3 in −3 mm −0.1 in −0.2%
Wheelbase 2,743 mm108.0 in 2,568 mm101.1 in −175 mm −6.9 in −6.4%
Fits a standard garage? YesTight

Difference vs Camaro I (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Chevrolet Camaro IChevrolet Camaro IV
General
Version Z/28 302 (290 hp gross) · 216 kW (294 PS) 5.7 L (350 cu in) V8 · 205 kW (279 PS)
Production years 1966–1969 1993–2002
Body Coupe, Convertible Coupe, Convertible
Class Sports car Sports car
Country United States United States
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 216 kW (294 PS) 290 hp Better 205 kW (279 PS) 275 hp
Power, all versions 104–321 kW (141–436 PS) 139–430 hp 119–246 kW (162–334 PS) 160–330 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 441 Nm 325 lb-ft
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 4,900 cc · 8 cyl 4.9 l 8 cyl
Drive Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,691 mm 184.7 in 4,907 mm 193.2 in
Width 1,842 mm 72.5 in 1,882 mm 74.1 in
Height 1,306 mm 51.4 in 1,303 mm 51.3 in
Wheelbase 2,743 mm 108.0 in 2,568 mm 101.1 in
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. No data 64 l 16.9 gal US

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

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