After getting my new 1LT Camaro Wed and putting about 500 miles on it I can comment about the 4th generation compared to the 5th generation handling. I have a base 94 Camaro 3.4 5-M and drove a B4C police package 99 LS1 Camaro auto as a State Police patrol car for about a year and 50,000 miles. My 1LT definitely handles better and rides better than the stock B4C. I really didn't notice the extra weight of the 5th generation camaro in aggressive driving. I've been doing a hard break in on my 1LT like I did on my new police cars. The V-6 runs real strong and with a good driver could probably keep up with a stock LS1 camaro with a less qualified driver. My 1LT sticks in hard cornering better than any car I've ever driven aggressively. For the money I spent on my 1LT I think its great. The V-6 has the kind of performance and handling I was looking for. If you ever driven the older camaro you can tell the 5th generation has the same linage but is more refined with all the new whiz kid tech stuff (cell phone, I-pod, XM radio ect). The fit and finish is better than any GM car I've owned or driven. For its day the B4C was a great car but I believe the 5th generation are superior.
