Nissan Z Sport vs. Chevrolet Camaro SS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Z Sport and Chevrolet Camaro SS contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan Z Sport and the Chevrolet Camaro SS.
In comparing the Nissan Z Sport's and the Chevrolet Camaro SS's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Z Sport has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet Camaro SS has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Z Sport's and the Chevrolet Camaro SS's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Camaro SS is a better car than the Nissan Z Sport.
Pricing: A used 2025 Nissan Z Sport ranges from $32,199 to $44,894 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Camaro SS is priced between $45,155 to $61,841.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Z Sport loses 34.6 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Camaro SS loses 28 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Camaro SS retains 6.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Z Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Z Sport’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Camaro SS base engine makes 455 horsepower. The Sport is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. The SS is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. This gives the Nissan Z Sport the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Camaro SS. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the Chevrolet Camaro SS has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Camaro SS has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
39401 - 45789
Starting MSRP:
42970
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
35186
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
29830 - 42970
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
42300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
33922
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
28400 - 42970
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
40551
Price Range:
32199 - 44894
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
40382
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
33746 - 50310
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
53068
Price Range:
45155 - 61841
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
38592
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
31358 - 48242
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
37
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
14014
# Good or Great Deals:
17
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
15015
Depreciation %:
0.34943498
Resale Value $:
27955
Residual Value %:
0.6505650199999999
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
0.33757779
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
0.24794219 - 0.47768027
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
11997
Depreciation %:
0.2836078
Resale Value $:
30303
Residual Value %:
0.7163922
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
0.3300072
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
0.2836078 - 0.43221783
Nissan Z Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Camaro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Z Sport
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
15.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
9.4 - 24.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Camaro SS
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
14.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
8.4 - 23.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5895645920201027
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 5.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3604771946686436
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.4 - 16.3
Nissan Z Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
9 out of / 9Chevrolet Camaro Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 14Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Nissan Z Trim Levels
NISMO, Performance
Other Chevrolet Camaro Trim Levels
LT, LT1, ZL1
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.113 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
455 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.123 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 459 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
6.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
51.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
9.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3549 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
51.8 inches
Length:
172.4 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3685 lbs
Width:
74.7 inches
Height:
53.1 inches
Length:
188.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond Pearl
Blue
Bayside Blue Quadcoat
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Rosewood Metallic / Solid Red/Super Black
Silver
Brilliant Silver/Super Black
White
Pearl White TriCoat/Super Black
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Graphite
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
