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Redglare 12-31-2015 04:46 PM

m4 could you compare your 370 to the new camaro in all areas?

m4a1mustang 12-31-2015 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Redglare (Post 3379326)
m4 could you compare your 370 to the new camaro in all areas?

Sure. Posting from my phone so I'll try to hit on some key points:

Power: No contest. Camaro wins by a mile.

Handling: No contest here in terms of capability. The Camaro feels more sophisticated and composed. Much better body control and more grip. It feels heavier than the Z, though.

Brakes: can't really comment here but the Camaro's brakes felt good to me.

Steering: Camaro's EPAS actually feels better than the Z's hydraulic rack. No dead spot in the steering, good weighting. The wheel is a lot smaller too, which is nice. Turn in is very sharp. The car feels nimble despite its weight.

Interior: I prefer the Camaro. Granted it is newer than the Z which debuted in 2009. It wins on features, technology, and quality.

The Z does have better forward and rear visibility than the Camaro, though. More headroom, too!

Looks: Obviously subjective.


Overall: Depends on what you are looking for, but in every measurable category the Camaro will be the clear winner. There is no contest at all on power, handling, features, comfort, etc. The Camaro is a much more sophisticated car, especially when you are looking at one with Mag Ride. It literally gives you 2 or 3 cars in one (tour, sport, and track.) The only downside to the Camaro in this comparison, IMO, is the size. The Z feels smaller and easier to place on the road. Based on my experience owning a 2011 mustang, you do get used to the size, so it's probably not a huge deal.

So, that's my take. If I was in the market for a sports car right now and had to choose the Z or the Camaro SS, I'd take the Camaro every time.

UNKNOWN_370 01-01-2016 08:48 AM

I've driven the old Camaro often n just couldn't get used to the size... The right front corner has the hugest blind spot for forward visibility and the right rear was a joke. The Camaro was hard to measure during quick handling transitions. Do I fit? That was the question. The last generation mustang front sight line is way more predictable when cornering. I felt no confidence in abrupt right turns.

The 370z on the other hand... It is the CZ-75 of cars. It's point and shoot ability. The Z size it's it advantage against all muscle IMHO.

m4a1mustang 01-01-2016 08:55 AM

And that's really the only advantage I can think of. Going to the Camaro from the Z is kind of like going from an S2000 to the Z.

m4a1mustang 01-01-2016 08:57 AM

I think you'd make yourself get used to the new one really quick. The old one sucked so bad inside!

UNKNOWN_370 01-09-2016 02:26 PM

You know Callaway, hadda take it there. 600HP Camaro!

Callaway 2016 Camaro SC600

UNKNOWN_370 01-10-2016 12:21 PM

2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Spy Shots And Video

640HP? ZL1? Looks insane on track...

UNKNOWN_370 01-15-2016 01:57 AM

Sub 10 second camaro ALREADY!!

Whoa, There's Already a Brand-New 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Running Nines

Firebase99 01-15-2016 06:34 AM

The Camaro, it's not even arguable is a better car in just about way than a current Z. That being said, would I buy one over, say a '16 Nismo? I don't know. Pony cars aren't the cats meow for EVERYONE. Probably why we all had/have Z's. We could have all been in a Mustang IF we wanted that at the time. But for the first time for me when I'm back in the market the Camaro will be a very strong contender.

UNKNOWN_370 01-19-2016 07:55 PM

I think it's really a lightly modded SS but the touches make it look sick...

New ZL1 spied - LS1TECH

http://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech....7210d60a31.jpg

RicerX 01-22-2016 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 3392267)
I think it's really a lightly modded SS but the touches make it look sick...

New ZL1 spied - LS1TECH

http://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech....7210d60a31.jpg

I had to check my temperature to make sure before I said this out loud...

That damn thing look SICK.

Is that a Camaro that I'm saying that about? WTF is happening?!

UNKNOWN_370 02-10-2016 11:31 AM

2017 1le
 
The Chevrolet Camaro 1LE returns with V6 or V8 power

Firebase99 02-10-2016 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 3409361)

Man, Chevy is doing something right. Its blasphemy, but i bet the "lowly" V6 will spank a NISMO around a track.

UNKNOWN_370 02-10-2016 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99 (Post 3409372)
Man, Chevy is doing something right. Its blasphemy, but i bet the "lowly" V6 will spank a NISMO around a track.

It'll be an interesting shootout. Both have the same acceleration times. A Nismo has about 1.01g of lateral acceleration. The v6 without the setup gets about .94g. That's a base Nismo.
They both weigh about the same, sadly enough. I think it'll be a drivers race for sure... The Z even though older and lagging in tech... I'm pretty sure will still be the superior drivers car, even if it loses on the road course?

280z/300zx 02-10-2016 07:34 PM

My money is on the V6 1LE vs. a NISMO. Having owned a NISMO and a 5gen 1LE v8, I have faith chevy did it right.


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