ZL1 vs Stingray? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

strickland03 · 10-21-2014, 04:19 PM

I read online a test run between the ZL1 and the Stingray. The ZL1 has 115 or so HP on the Stingray, yet it's .2 slower in the quarter mile and 0-60? The ZL1 is 600 or so LB's heavier, but I would have thought the HP gain would make the ZL1 faster. Aside from weight, why is the Stingray quicker?

Camarolover85 · 10-21-2014, 04:22 PM

No idea but it sure is impressive! haha

Mikes fast ss · 10-21-2014, 04:23 PM

600 lbs is a lot to overcome.

strickland03 · 10-21-2014, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikes fast ss

600 lbs is a lot to overcome.

Yea, guess I just expected 115HP to take care or that.

Wizard1183 · 10-21-2014, 04:40 PM

Aerodynamics as well play a part. Camaro has more drag I'd imagine.

Brazensol · 10-21-2014, 04:42 PM

Nothing a pulley change won't fix...

Ace0751 · 10-21-2014, 05:07 PM

Aero, weight, tire compound they were using, suspension. There are a lot of factors another could be the gear ratio.

KaBoom1701 · 10-21-2014, 05:34 PM

Single with no kids, married with no kids, retired, or just don't give a dam = Stingray

Single with more than 2 kids, married with kids, retired with kids (that cant find a job)still at home or grandkids still living with you (from your kids that cant find a job)= ZL1

I think that covers it.

Anymore questions?

R1ant04 · 10-21-2014, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Single with no kids, married with no kids, retired, or just don't give a dam = Stingray

Single with more than 2 kids, married with kids, retired with kids (that cant find a job)still at home or grandkids still living with you (from your kids that cant find a job)= ZL1

I think that covers it.

Anymore questions?

I'm single wit no kids.....DAM I'm drivin tha wrong car!!!!

strickland03 · 10-21-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Single with no kids, married with no kids, retired, or just don't give a dam = Stingray

Single with more than 2 kids, married with kids, retired with kids (that cant find a job)still at home or grandkids still living with you (from your kids that cant find a job)= ZL1

I think that covers it.

Anymore questions?

So right on. In 2006 I ordered a Vette, it was a last goal I had set as a kid. I also had realized other goals, like a wife and two kids

. So I sold the Vette a year to the day later with 2800 miles. Just didn't drive much with kids. Now, with my SS, even though the ride is a little tight, we all can ride, so for a while I'm loving my SS, just wish I had bought a ZL1

ChocoTaco369 · 10-22-2014, 07:47 AM

Speed is determined by many things. I usually say:

Power vs. weight vs. gearing vs. aerodynamics vs. efficiency (traction)

The Stingray wins on most of those. The ZL1, however, is a tank in terms of build quality. It's probably one of the most bulletproof cars ever designed by GM. It is something that definitely can be BUILT, and for cheap since it's already blown. A Stingray may win initially, but the ZL1 can be made a lot faster a lot cheaper.

Given the choice, I'd take the ZL1.

jcamo · 10-22-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369

Speed is determined by many things. I usually say:

Power vs. weight vs. gearing vs. aerodynamics vs. efficiency (traction)

The Stingray wins on most of those. The ZL1, however, is a tank in terms of build quality. It's probably one of the most bulletproof cars ever designed by GM. It is something that definitely can be BUILT, and for cheap since it's already blown. A Stingray may win initially, but the ZL1 can be made a lot faster a lot cheaper.

Given the choice, I'd take the ZL1.

That's what I was thinking.. Stingray is pretty cool car though.

ChocoTaco369 · 10-22-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jcamo

That's what I was thinking.. Stingray is pretty cool car though.

I agree. But the ZL1 is rarer, more comfortable, has back seats, a trunk and a blower

kevinw · 10-22-2014, 08:48 PM

the stingray is bad ass, and its in the same price range as a ZL1. but, for more "practical" if that can apply to either car, the ZL1 would make more sense for reasons stated above. i love the new vette on looks, but they do seem cramped and with the camaro you get more room and seating. its a tough choice as you aint comparing apples to apples. totally different cars and alot depends on what your intent for how you will use the car too.

10-21-2014, 04:19 PM	#1
strickland03 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 97	ZL1 vs Stingray? I read online a test run between the ZL1 and the Stingray. The ZL1 has 115 or so HP on the Stingray, yet it's .2 slower in the quarter mile and 0-60? The ZL1 is 600 or so LB's heavier, but I would have thought the HP gain would make the ZL1 faster. Aside from weight, why is the Stingray quicker?

10-21-2014, 04:23 PM	#3
Mikes fast ss Slowhawk Built Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CT Posts: 819	600 lbs is a lot to overcome. __________________ *9.21 @ 149 Slowhawk Performance*

10-21-2014, 04:40 PM	#5
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,231	Aerodynamics as well play a part. Camaro has more drag I'd imagine. __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

10-21-2014, 05:34 PM	#8
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Single with no kids, married with no kids, retired, or just don't give a dam = Stingray Single with more than 2 kids, married with kids, retired with kids (that cant find a job)still at home or grandkids still living with you (from your kids that cant find a job)= ZL1 I think that covers it. Anymore questions? __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

10-22-2014, 07:47 AM	#11
ChocoTaco369 145lb Powerlifter Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Conshohocken, PA Posts: 1,146	Speed is determined by many things. I usually say: Power vs. weight vs. gearing vs. aerodynamics vs. efficiency (traction) The Stingray wins on most of those. The ZL1, however, is a tank in terms of build quality. It's probably one of the most bulletproof cars ever designed by GM. It is something that definitely can be BUILT, and for cheap since it's already blown. A Stingray may win initially, but the ZL1 can be made a lot faster a lot cheaper. Given the choice, I'd take the ZL1. __________________

10-21-2014, 04:22 PM	#2
Camarolover85 Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Frederick, Colorado Posts: 1,245	No idea but it sure is impressive! haha

10-21-2014, 04:42 PM	#6
Brazensol Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 263	Nothing a pulley change won't fix...

10-21-2014, 05:07 PM	#7
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	Aero, weight, tire compound they were using, suspension. There are a lot of factors another could be the gear ratio.

10-22-2014, 08:48 PM	#14
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	the stingray is bad ass, and its in the same price range as a ZL1. but, for more "practical" if that can apply to either car, the ZL1 would make more sense for reasons stated above. i love the new vette on looks, but they do seem cramped and with the camaro you get more room and seating. its a tough choice as you aint comparing apples to apples. totally different cars and alot depends on what your intent for how you will use the car too.