Camaro SS vs. 370Z

[Boost_TT]

Originally Posted by truth411

No, nissian cut weight, but they also added wieght thanks to gov. saftey regs and the car being slightly wider. The net result is that the 370Z weighs about 3350lbs. Read car and driver review. The 370Z is about 500lbs lighter than the manuel Camaro SS.

3350 vs 3900 is.....

Ding Ding...550 lb.

[truth411]

Originally Posted by Boost_TT

3350 vs 3900 is.....

Ding Ding...550 lb.

No, I said the manuel Camaro SS which weighs 3860lbs, subtract 3350 and the difference is 510lb. TKO.

[GatorBlue371]

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

But you do agree that the 370z will definately be a better handling car? You really can't argue with .99 G's and 275 series tires on a 3350 lbs car. And yes, I agree with you about the SS having more speed down any long straight sections, which would give it an advantage on a long road course.

of course it will be a better handling car... people have a warped view of handling based on skidpad and slalom numbers which translate into almost nothing in the real world.

The Z will be sharp, very sharp. It will handle very well and easily be the better of the two, BUT in the real world.... the difference will probably be so subtle that the only real trouble the Camaro will have is body roll and that extra 450lbs




let me ask you something... how would you say your GTO handles?

[tvfreakazoid]

Originally Posted by TheClassicCarKid

Starts at 31K for the 1SS,
here's a list of the prices:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=pricing

Damn that's a good deal for the ss model. Under 34k

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

What up peoples? This is my first time on here and of course I'm new to this site. I joined this site and the 370z site as well because i'm looking into buying a brand new car for the first time and i would like some feedback. I had used cars in the past, but I think it's time to get a brand new one. People say it's dumb to pay for a brand new car because I assume it depreciates a lot when it leaves the dealership. But if your going to buy a car like a 370, a camero or anything sporty you know it's been driven really hard. I wanted something that no one else has driven and i would be the first.
I have to admit i'm more into imports (rx7, skylines, the new gtr, supras, now the 370z, and euro rides as well). I do have to admit I never really liked the earlier gen camaro's because they didn't look nice in my opionion. Yea they had the power, but it's not always about the power. I really do like the 2010 camaro's. Even though there still heavy as hell and i'm not the biggest fan of the front grill, overall it's the best looking camaro.

You spelled it correctly the other 2 times though so I guess I'll let it slide.

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Damn that's a good deal for the ss model. Under 34k

Yup. I can't think of a car with a better $/hp ratio than the Camaro. Its not all about the power (we have a poll on the subject around somplace) but its a very good value.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Thanks. I'm not planning on buying the 1st gen, i'm going to wait at least for the 2nd.
Although, 370z should have more TQ. Do you know when the new camaro is going to be released?

This is actually the 5th generation Camaro. It's been around since 1967.

Anyways, the 2010 Camaro - the one this board is all about, will start production March 16th 2009, and should be in dealers shortly thereafter.

[Muscle Master]

Originally Posted by truth411

No, I said the manuel Camaro SS which weighs 3860lbs, subtract 3350 and the difference is 510lb. TKO.

I'm going to step of topic for a sec...

now compared to the 370 the SS is a hell of a pig, now the SRT8 is 4140 lb,

know compared to the SS the difference between the to is a mere 280 lb, even thou the chally weighs just below 2 tons, the average Chevy enthusiast does not have room to talk

I will admit the chevy is faster (by 2 secs. big woop..)

Just my 2 cents

[Rekt]

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Damn that's a good deal for the ss model. Under 34k

Did you factor in the gas guzzler tax of $1700?

[Rekt]

Also, don't forget about gearing guys!

You can quote torque numbers all day but any torque differences can be made up with an agressive rear gear.

[GatorBlue371]

Originally Posted by Rekt

Did you factor in the gas guzzler tax of $1700?

god when did all you mustang fanboys get so annoying?


besides im 99% sure there isnt a Gas tax on the camaro.

Originally Posted by Muscle Master

I'm going to step of topic for a sec...

now compared to the 370 the SS is a hell of a pig, now the SRT8 is 4140 lb,

know compared to the SS the difference between the to is a mere 280 lb, even thou the chally weighs just below 2 tons, the average Chevy enthusiast does not have room to talk

I will admit the chevy is faster (by 2 secs. big woop..)

Just my 2 cents

Your still the fat kid in the circle.

[ArcAngel]

no Gas Guzzler on Camaro

[Rekt]

Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

god when did all you mustang fanboys get so annoying?


besides im 99% sure there isnt a Gas tax on the camaro.




Your still the fat kid in the circle.

I'm not a Mustang fanboy, but a 370z fanboy now.

I'm sorry though, you are just as much as a fanboy as I am.

I just did some research on the gas guzzler tax, and you are right. No tax. Sorry for the moot point.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

This is actually the 5th generation Camaro. It's been around since 1967.

I assume he meant model year, not generation.

[kevin2323]

Originally Posted by Rekt

I'm not a Mustang fanboy, but a 370z fanboy now.

I'm sorry though, you are just as much as a fanboy as I am.

I just did some research on the gas guzzler tax, and you are right. No tax. Sorry for the moot point.

aka fanboy point hehe