Chevrolet Camaro I vs Pontiac Firebird I: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Chevrolet · 1966–1969
Camaro I
- Power
- 104 kW141 PS

Pontiac · 1967–1969
Firebird I
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 123–257 kW167–349 PS
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
In plain words
Chevrolet Camaro I is the older design (from 1966); Pontiac Firebird I arrived in 1967.
Full specifications
| Chevrolet Camaro I | Pontiac Firebird I | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.8 · 104 kW (141 PS) | No data |
| Production years | 1966–1969 | 1967–1969 |
| 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. | 104 kW (141 PS) 139 hp | 123–257 kW (167–349 PS) 165–345 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 104–321 kW (141–436 PS) 139–430 hp | 123–257 kW (167–349 PS) 165–345 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 3,800 cc · 6 cyl 3.8 l | No data |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm 184.7 in † | No data |
| Width | 1,842 mm 72.5 in † | No data |
| Height | 1,306 mm 51.4 in † | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm 108.0 in | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (5): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.