Camaro or Corvette

[camslambam]

easier to fit 3 hookers in the camaro than the vette yo.

[Guro305]

I own both also and it depends what you need. The trunk "space" is negligable since even though the Camaro has a trunk it's hard alot of times to shove crap in there. In the Vette yeah its about the same amount of trunk space but at least it's easy to put in.

Comfort wise, the Camaro since I'm on the road alot I can sleep comfortably in the Camaro, cant do it in the Vette. Vision wise, the Vette has less blindspots in my opinion and you get used to it alot quicker than the Camaro. Performance wise as another poster stated the Corvette hands down in every category. In the p@$sy department definately the Vette. I've never had some chick try to pick me up or hit on me while I was in the Camaro but I've actually had two women outside of a bar attempt to after they saw me get out of the Vette and my wife was standing six feet away from me.

If you gotta have a backseat then the Camaro is your answer. If you wanna work on your own car go with the Vette. There is actual room under the hood. The V6 Camaro has plenty of room but the SS....not so much. Gas mileage wise, again the Vette. There is something special to the weight of your wallet about lugging around 500-600 less pounds of weight of your car. For your own peace of mind if it's a daily driver and you drive far go with the Camaro thanks to the spare cause remember Corvettes dont have spares.

I cant think of anything else right now cause I'm drunk! Good luck!!!!!

[JUISSD]

Before I got my Camaro I was actually looking at getting a slightly used C6Z06. I couldn't decide between the 2. While looking at Camaros my wife fell in love with them and we ended up getting her one. After driving hers a few times I realized that's the car I wanted and I got mine. I'm just a Camaro guy at heart. My first car was an '81 Z28 and this is my 3rd Camaro overall (also had a '95 Z28). I don't regret the decision one bit. Although I must say one day I will own a C6Z06 too.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Guro305

If you wanna work on your own car go with the Vette. There is actual room under the hood. The V6 Camaro has plenty of room but the SS....not so much.

I have found the opposite to be true.

[jhintz20]

Originally Posted by ameche97

gcope63,

I have multiple reason for choosing the Camaro. First is that I've always driven a Firebird or Camaro. When I was young, it was what I could afford even though I lusted for a Vette. I have a family now and have the need to fit three passengers, so the Vette is out. What really sold me on the 2012 Camaro was the accident that totaled my daily driven `94 Z28. I walked away with a lump on my left shin and a bruise on my right knee. I credit the Camaro's size and weight for protecting me. That made the choice real easy. Prior to the accident I was giving serious thought to giving up my V8 ways and buying a Cruze to save on gas for the upcoming Iran war that will drive fuel prices to $5/gal. If it's not Iran, it will be some other excuse but make no mistake about it - gas will be pushing $5/gal come summer. The way i figure it, the added fuel cost to drive a Camaro is like paying insurance. It helps insure that my family and I will walk away from an accident that would have injured us in a smaller, more fuel efficient car. So what does this have to do with a Vette? A Vette weighs less and is smaller. There's no way it's as crash worthy as a Camaro.

Flawless logic

[gcope63]

Finally got to drive a Corvette this weekend! It was a lot of fun to drive! I agree, its not as comfortable as the Camaro, at least I wasn't able to get it adjusted so it was during the test drive. It was an automatic and the auto in the Corvette sure seemed faster than the one I drove in the Camaro. It seemed to launch a lot better than the Camaro.
Now that I have driven both its going to be a hard call! I need to drive a few more before I decide but right now its leaning towards the Corvette...

[somewhatdamaged]

I've owned 2 C6 Vettes before my SS. I can say the Vette is much pricier to mod - everything seemed to have that "Vette" tax attached to it, even install prices. There is so much competition for the Camaro mod dollar that I think it really has benefited the customer. At this point, I feel the C6 was too safe of a design and is a bit boring looking to me. I would take a Z06 version or Grand Sport no question, but I love my SS design and daily driver characteristics! Both are great cars, can't really go wrong either way.

[kmcd]

Originally Posted by gcope63

...Now that I have driven both its going to be a hard call! I need to drive a few more before I decide but right now its leaning towards the Corvette...

I have both, and here's my take on it:

If you want to be able to corner and stop on a dime, buy the Corvette. If you want to accelerate, make noise and go fast in a straight line (and enjoy a few more creature comforts), go with the Camaro.

I really think they're two different genres. The Corvette is a sports car (you could even classify it as an exotic), whereas the Camaro is a classic muscle car.

They're both a lot of fun to tinker with and drive.

[mcdoogle6969]

Originally Posted by kmcd

I have both, and here's my take on it:

If you want to be able to corner and stop on a dime, buy the Corvette. If you want to accelerate, make noise and go fast in a straight line (and enjoy a few more creature comforts), go with the Camaro.

I really think they're two different genres. The Corvette is a sports car (you could even classify it as an exotic), whereas the Camaro is a classic muscle car.

They're both a lot of fun to tinker with and drive.

Id have to disagree. If it was between the Camaro or Corvette and all I wanted was to race, id go with the lighter car.

Money can make anything fast, but mod for mod the vette will be faster.

[mikeyroche]

Corvette over Camaro SS... Nope! The Grand Sport, sure... and definitely the Z06 or ZR1

[kmcd]

Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

Id have to disagree. If it was between the Camaro or Corvette and all I wanted was to race, id go with the lighter car.

Money can make anything fast, but mod for mod the vette will be faster.

If all I wanted was to race on a road track, I would also stick with the Corvette. If all I wanted was to race a quarter-mile down the drag strip, I'd go with the Camaro. Mod for mod comparisons notwithstanding, you can turn your Camaro into a super-stock legend with the money you would save over the purchase price of a 'vette.

It all depends on what you want.

[SUX2BU]

Originally Posted by Guro305

For your own peace of mind if it's a daily driver and you drive far go with the Camaro thanks to the spare cause remember Corvettes dont have spares.

I cant think of anything else right now cause I'm drunk! Good luck!!!!!

Camaro SS doesn't come with a spare, and no run flats either.

Originally Posted by PQ

I have found the opposite to be true.

Same here and I work on a ton of cars.

Originally Posted by somewhatdamaged

I've owned 2 C6 Vettes before my SS. I can say the Vette is much pricier to mod - everything seemed to have that "Vette" tax attached to it, even install prices. There is so much competition for the Camaro mod dollar that I think it really has benefited the customer. At this point, I feel the C6 was too safe of a design and is a bit boring looking to me. I would take a Z06 version or Grand Sport no question, but I love my SS design and daily driver characteristics! Both are great cars, can't really go wrong either way.

The 5th gen seems to also have the "vette tax"

Originally Posted by kmcd

I have both, and here's my take on it:

If you want to be able to corner and stop on a dime, buy the Corvette. If you want to accelerate, make noise and go fast in a straight line (and enjoy a few more creature comforts), go with the Camaro.

I really think they're two different genres. The Corvette is a sports car (you could even classify it as an exotic), whereas the Camaro is a classic muscle car.

They're both a lot of fun to tinker with and drive.

Corvette wins in a straight line also.

Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

Id have to disagree. If it was between the Camaro or Corvette and all I wanted was to race, id go with the lighter car.

Money can make anything fast, but mod for mod the vette will be faster.

Yup.

Originally Posted by kmcd

If all I wanted was to race on a road track, I would also stick with the Corvette. If all I wanted was to race a quarter-mile down the drag strip, I'd go with the Camaro. Mod for mod comparisons notwithstanding, you can turn your Camaro into a super-stock legend with the money you would save over the purchase price of a 'vette.

It all depends on what you want.

There a ton more fast vettes than fast 5th gens.

[jhintz20]

Originally Posted by ameche97

jhintz20,

I'm glad that you recognize my logic as flawless. Just wish my wife would see it that way. Anyway, I was generalizing. Let me elaborate. Size and mass of a vehicle directly relate to it's ability to absorb and dissipate the energy of a collision. Size is proportional to mass. The more mass, the more energy can be dissipated. Yes, I've seen the video of the `59 Chevy head on with the 2008 Malibu:

Yes, the 2008 Malibu won even though it's lighter. The difference is the cross section and placement of structural steel members around the driver's compartment. Not to mention modern steel is stronger. A lot has been learned in 59 years. Cars are much safer now. Let's see the same test with a 2012 Vette vs a 2012 Camaro. I know which one I'd bet on.

Wasn't really trying to be rude or anything. Just wanting you to expand further on that one sentence generalization. And you did that well. Honestly, that one line is how many people think. Specifically women, who think that driving a big ol' truck or suv somehow makes them invincible, when clearly they shouldn't be driving anything larger than a sedan.

[Camaro_Corvette]

<<<<<Welcome to my world.

[mcdoogle6969]

Originally Posted by kmcd

If all I wanted was to race on a road track, I would also stick with the Corvette. If all I wanted was to race a quarter-mile down the drag strip, I'd go with the Camaro. Mod for mod comparisons notwithstanding, you can turn your Camaro into a super-stock legend with the money you would save over the purchase price of a 'vette.

It all depends on what you want.

I can get a used, low mile, C6 Z06 for the price of a brand new SS. Vette > Camaro stock for stock, and mod for mod in the 1/4.

Only reason I got my Camaro is because I love how they look, and the mod bug bit me and I can't seem to find a cure.
Almost sold her for a 08 Jet Stream Blue Z06, but I sold my Cadillac a few years back and still regret that..I don't want to end up regretting selling this one either.

[Ltdodge]

i sold my supercharged SS for a 08 z06. The SS was badass, but the z06 is a different animal. its silky smooth and scary fast. i would compare my z06 as refined and my SS as just raw.

[gcope63]

To be honest, I have no plans to do any racing when I get it.. Where I live there aren't a lot of options anyway..

Probably no major modifications either. Of course thats easy to say now but when I get the car the mod bug hits! I plan on changing some things but its mostly personalization and not big hp increases.. For what I want I think the 430hp will work. Guess we'll see on that one!

Although I like the Grand Sport and the Z06 models I am mainly interested in the base Coupe, I like the Targa top and its not available on the Z06 and not sure on the Grand Sport.. Plus, right now with the C7 coming out soon the prices on C6 are dropping a little. I can get a 2008 C6 3LT for about $4K less than a 2011 Camaro 2SS..

What I am looking for is a car that I can drive back on forth to work on nice days.. Do cruises with local car clubs including longer trips.. And once the oldest graduates next year and moves out do some trips with the just the wife and I.. I just want a car I can enjoy and be proud to drive!

I've owned and driven several Camaros and enjoyed every one a lot! I think its time I tried a Corvette.. There is a pretty active Corvette club in town and they do some pretty cool stuff so I think that is the route I am going to take.. Worst case, I decide that the Corvette just isn't working out I can trade it in on a 2014 Camaro!!

Thanks!!!

Gary

[kmcd]

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

...Corvette wins in a straight line also...

Not on this night:

[kmcd]

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

...There a ton more fast vettes than fast 5th gens.

Your point is well taken, and there's no doubt the Corvette is the superior machine (that's why you pay more for it). I'm just saying if I wander into the local Chevy showroom to buy a new car to drag race, I can buy the Camaro, spend the money I save over the 'vette on mods, and wind up with a faster car.

Sure you can buy a used C6 for the price of a new SS Camaro, but one is new and the other is used. Sometimes you do well buying used, and sometimes you don't. I like to know the entire history on a car, so I usually purchase new and eat the depreciation.

Come to think of it, though...my C5 did have 30,000 miles on it when I bought it. Oh well, never mind.

[woodstock]

The Camaro is beautiful no doubt and I have been a Vette owner since 1981 ,I am waiting on the new C-7 to make a decision on weather to buy a C-6 Grand Sport or go C-7.

[mcdoogle6969]

Originally Posted by kmcd

Your point is well taken, and there's no doubt the Corvette is the superior machine (that's why you pay more for it). I'm just saying if I wander into the local Chevy showroom to buy a new car to drag race, I can buy the Camaro, spend the money I save over the 'vette on mods, and wind up with a faster car.

Sure you can buy a used C6 for the price of a new SS Camaro, but one is new and the other is used. Sometimes you do well buying used, and sometimes you don't. I like to know the entire history on a car, so I usually purchase new and eat the depreciation.

Come to think of it, though...my C5 did have 30,000 miles on it when I bought it. Oh well, never mind.

Not exactly. A C6 Z06 stock would still give a supercharged, bolt on, tuned, SS (enough mods in money, including the price of installation, to equal the amount of a new Z06) a run for it's money and most of the time beat it. Now if the Z06 had bolt-ons, tune, and DR's it's going to be one hell of a monster.

[GretchenGotGrowl]

Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

Not exactly. A C6 Z06 stock would still give a supercharged, bolt on, tuned, SS (enough mods in money, including the price of installation, to equal the amount of a new Z06) a run for it's money and most of the time beat it. Now if the Z06 had bolt-ons, tune, and DR's it's going to be one hell of a monster.

Not sure I agree. Stock C6/Z06 is a mid 11s car (low 11s with really good conditions and driver) and costs about $40K more than a 1SS. There are about 30 FI Camaros on this site that are running low 11s or faster. What's amazing about the Z06 is that it does this stock and then can turn out amazing times on the road course as well.

[Ltdodge]

Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

Not sure I agree. Stock C6/Z06 is a mid 11s car (low 11s with really good conditions and driver) and costs about $40K more than a 1SS. There are about 30 FI Camaros on this site that are running low 11s or faster. What's amazing about the Z06 is that it does this stock and then can turn out amazing times on the road course as well.

maybe....i think the z06 may take it...

here are bone stock on stock tire z06 top 10
1~~~~ 10.981 128.90 1.77 Jamie Furman~ 2006 details~~ thread
2~~~~ 11.025 127.25 1.70 Ranger ~~~~~ 2006 details~~ thread video
3~~~~ 11.177 127.08 1.79 walterm32~~~ 2008 details~~ thread
4~~~~ 11.242 122.38 1.68 Dr.Ron ~~~~~ 2006 details~~ thread
5~~~~ 11.311 122.89 1.80 BLU-BY-U ~~~ 2006 details~~ thread
6~~~~ 11.349 124.97 1.75 zosix427 ~~~~ 2006 details~~
7~~~~ 11.392 124.84 1.92 C5 Frank ~~~~ 2006 details~~ thread
8~~~~ 11.429 124.88 1.86 dgdoc ~~~~~~ 2006 details~~ thread video
9~~~~ 11.443 125.93 1.95 O7zeeO6 ~~~~ 2007 details~~ thread
10~~~ 11.458 124.13 1.80 layjzay~~~~~~ 2006 details~~

here are with bone stocks with tires z06 in the top 10
1~~~~ 10.715 130.32 1.60 Ranger ~~~~~ 2006 details~~ thread video
2~~~~ 10.750 128.19 1.56 Dr.Ron ~~~~~ 2009 details~~ thread
3~~~~ 10.831 130.05 1.70 Jamie Furman~ 2006 details~~ thread
4~~~~ 10.896 125.71 1.60 Steve Row ~~~ 2009 details~~ thread video
5~~~~ 10.912 126.32 1.62 Dr.Ron ~~~~~ 2006 details~~
6~~~~ 10.921 128.31 1.64 C5 Frank ~~~~ 2006 details~~ thread
7~~~~ 10.958 127.22 1.67 walterm32~~~ 2008 details~~ thread
8~~~~ 11.096 126.73 1.76 Fartpipe~~~~~ 2008 details~~ thread video
9~~~~ 11.139 128.68 1.80 dpracing ~~~~ 2009 details~~ thread video
10 ~~~ 11.222 125.61 1.79 Incon306~~~~ 2007 details~~

here are with some bolt ons...headers, cai, etc...
1~~~~ ~9.973 137.72 1.36 Gary2004Z06 ~ 2008 details~~ thread Post-59
2~~~~ 10.125 134.05 1.45 Sébast19X ~~~ 2008 details~~ thread video
3~~~~ 10.345 134.60 1.50 Fartpipe~~~~~ 2008 details~~ thread video
4~~~~ 10.764 129.77 1.56 07WhiteDevilZ~ 2007 details~~ thread
5~~~~ 10.771 130.96 1.59 DriftKing~~~~~ 2008 details~~ thread video
6~~~~ 10.821 126.16 1.61 m3corvette~~~ 2006 details~~ thread
7~~~~ 10.840 128.30 1.59 TNTZ06 ~~~~~ 2007 details~~ thread
8~~~~ 10.851 128.68 1.68 KILLER06GT ~~ 2008 details~~
9~~~~ 10.860 126.58 1.56 paisa427~~~~~ 2009 details~~
10 ~~~ 10.866 130.10 1.68 Smokinu~~~~~ 2006 details~~ thread video at 12:28

[mikeyroche]

I picked a Camaro first, because well I can afford the Camaro I want, but not the Corvette I want. A few years down the road I will buy a used ZR1 '11-12 model(hopefully) if not a '12 model Z06. I really want a Corvette, the ZR1 in Jet stream Blue is my dream, but I really want to have both, and it makes more sense to get the Camaro now, and the Vette later when I am making a lot more money

[|BLACKSS|]

CORVETTE FOR SURE!!!!!!! I just sold my ss to get a 08 Z06. Im finding them for 45k with low miles. I would have a used Z06 over a new SS any day. I have drove both and the SS doesn't even come close.