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camarokidz28 · 06-27-2009, 01:16 PM

How big of a change is it from driving a 4th gen to driving a 5th gen camaro?

Gentry78 · 06-27-2009, 01:28 PM

well seeing that there both cars and you but them in gear then go and turn the wheel in direction you wanna go it goes that way. i would say the same its just a car lol

is there a specific issue or concern that you would like to know??

camarokidz28 · 06-27-2009, 01:44 PM

I would like to know the stuff like the ride and the interior quality or what its like to accelerate on to the high way.

Number 3 · 06-27-2009, 04:16 PM

It's been a while since I've driven a 4th gen Camaro. But from recolection, it is better in every imaginable way unless you want a hatch back.

The 5th gen is quieter on the highway just cruising. It gets way better gas mileage. It rides wayyyyyy better. The HP difference is very apparent.

The only thing that comes to me where there might be parity is handling.

It is what you would expect in improvements in 7 years.

Stereo is way better in the 5th Gen.

I/P (IMO) is way better in the 5th Gen.

Seating comfort is way better in a 5th Gen.

Visibiltiy is better in the 4th Gen.

T-Tops were available in the 4th Gen.

Hatchback in the 4th Gen. (I prefer the trunk)

The 5th Gen is just a more modern and refined car. And you would expect that comparing a 2002 Impala to a 2010. Or a 2002 Tahoe to a 2010.

Not sure if that answers what you are looking for.

buster6070 · 06-27-2009, 06:07 PM

The interior is definatly way better. Seats are much more robust and cushioned. As far as acceleration. I can't tell a difference between my 02 SS and my 010 SS. I actually ran a faster time in my 02 SS stock vs stock. But then again we're in triple digit temps down here right now. I'm sure once it cools down a bit and I get my launch down I'll get a better time. Air noise is definatly a lot less than in my 4th gen. Car rides a little smoother. The most impressive thing I've noticed is the handling. I've never been able to lean into a curve so much without the rear tires breaking loose. I love coming out of parking lots in this car and throttling thru a left turn. Hope this helps.

06-27-2009, 01:16 PM	#1
camarokidz28 Drives: 1996 z28 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 97	4th to 5th gen = big change? How big of a change is it from driving a 4th gen to driving a 5th gen camaro?

06-27-2009, 04:16 PM	#4
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,174 View My Garage	It's been a while since I've driven a 4th gen Camaro. But from recolection, it is better in every imaginable way unless you want a hatch back. The 5th gen is quieter on the highway just cruising. It gets way better gas mileage. It rides wayyyyyy better. The HP difference is very apparent. The only thing that comes to me where there might be parity is handling. It is what you would expect in improvements in 7 years. Stereo is way better in the 5th Gen. I/P (IMO) is way better in the 5th Gen. Seating comfort is way better in a 5th Gen. Visibiltiy is better in the 4th Gen. T-Tops were available in the 4th Gen. Hatchback in the 4th Gen. (I prefer the trunk) The 5th Gen is just a more modern and refined car. And you would expect that comparing a 2002 Impala to a 2010. Or a 2002 Tahoe to a 2010. Not sure if that answers what you are looking for. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

06-27-2009, 06:07 PM	#5
buster6070 Drives: 02 Camaro, 10 2SS, 07 VTX1300 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 94	The interior is definatly way better. Seats are much more robust and cushioned. As far as acceleration. I can't tell a difference between my 02 SS and my 010 SS. I actually ran a faster time in my 02 SS stock vs stock. But then again we're in triple digit temps down here right now. I'm sure once it cools down a bit and I get my launch down I'll get a better time. Air noise is definatly a lot less than in my 4th gen. Car rides a little smoother. The most impressive thing I've noticed is the handling. I've never been able to lean into a curve so much without the rear tires breaking loose. I love coming out of parking lots in this car and throttling thru a left turn. Hope this helps. Last edited by buster6070; 06-27-2009 at 06:08 PM. Reason: spelling

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06-27-2009, 01:28 PM	#2
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,279	well seeing that there both cars and you but them in gear then go and turn the wheel in direction you wanna go it goes that way. i would say the same its just a car lol is there a specific issue or concern that you would like to know??

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camarokidz28 Drives: 1996 z28 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 97	I would like to know the stuff like the ride and the interior quality or what its like to accelerate on to the high way.