370 debate on Camaro board

[Shortbus]

Originally Posted by frost

That argument fools you into thinking it's good because it applies logical math, however, this argument assumes that handling is simply based on a power to weight ratio. Admittedly, that's an important aspect but it's not the only aspect. Suspension, balance, steering, reinforcements, length, width, aerodynamics, tire/rime size and etcetera all come into play.

Also, not to split hairs over 4 hp, but it was offically announced Friday that the camaro has 426hp with torque not being mentioned.

One last point as I beat this debate to death, as a former camaro/firebird owner, I can tell you that owning one of those does not put you in a the class of the Z cars. What I mean by that is, my camaro looked exactly the same as the one the trailer park people were driving, the moms trying to keep their youth, and the kids who cheese out those cars. Because of the Zs price-point, you're in a different class with a particular breed of people, and you generally don't have to worry about seeing the cholo with spinners on his Z sitting next to you at a light making your car look less classy.

I want to enter another car in this mix!
Mercedes S550 4Matic.

Check out these stats, maybe I should take 'em to the Camaro forum since they seem so number happy.

382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque, with 75% of peak torque available at just 1,000 rpm

0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds.

Curb Weight - 4,630 lbs (what about 700 pounds more than the Chevy?)

Actually I agree with Frost about the class of people and you also have to take into consideration the build quality.

[18rgcelica73]

Ok what is this camaro>370z on the 1/4 mile? Trap speed yes the camaro is trapping 108 but still 13.3 same as the 370z with a driver not really beating on the car, trap speed so far on the z is 105.7 motor trend. This is done with WAY less torque what 154 ftlb less and 90 or so hp less. To me Nissan is deffinitely ahead of the American "beast" that is coming out.