Porsche 911 vs. Chevrolet Camaro
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche 911 and Chevrolet Camaro 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 Porsche 911 and the Chevrolet Camaro.
When we compare the Porsche 911's and the Chevrolet Camaro's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Chevrolet Camaro has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 911's and the Chevrolet Camaro's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 is a better car than the Chevrolet Camaro.
Pricing: A used 2024 Porsche 911 ranges from $174,755 to $319,803 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Camaro is priced between $36,102 to $96,997. For a new model, the Porsche 911's price is between $149,235 and $290,012, with the Chevrolet Camaro priced between $40,076 and $81,641.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche 911 loses 28.2 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Camaro loses 37.8 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 911 retains 9.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Camaro.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche 911 is 8.6 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Camaro's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Porsche 911 being ranked 1 out of 27 Best Luxury Convertibles and the Chevrolet Camaro being ranked 5 out of 9 Best Convertibles.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche 911 is 8.5 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Camaro the reliability rating is 7.3 out of 10. This gives the Porsche 911 an advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Camaro.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche 911’s base engine makes 379 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Camaro base engine makes 335 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the Chevrolet Camaro has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Camaro has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$149,235 - $290,012
Starting MSRP:
$127,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$102,671
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$46,440 - $273,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$40,076 - $81,641
Starting MSRP:
$36,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$34,022
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$28,985 - $42,970
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$250,237
Price Range:
$174,755 - $319,803
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$126,819
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$63,681 - $273,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
164
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,348
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$58,789
Price Range:
$36,102 - $96,997
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$50,979
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$35,475 - $58,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
95
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,523
# Good or Great Deals:
16
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$33,713
Depreciation %:
26.5%
Resale Value $:
$93,487
Residual Value %:
73.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
30.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9% - 50.9%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$14,263
Depreciation %:
38.7%
Resale Value $:
$22,637
Residual Value %:
61.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
23.9% - 44.3%
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Camaro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
12.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.1 - 17.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Camaro
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
8.9 - 15.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.8 - 13.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 6.6
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 41Ranking
5 out of / 41Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
32 out of / 41Chevrolet Camaro Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 15Ranking
14 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera S, Targa 4, Targa 4 GTS, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Carrera T, Dakar, GT3, GT3 RS, GT3 Touring
Chevrolet Camaro Trim Levels
LT, LT1, SS, ZL1
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
379 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.108 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
284 foot-lbs @ 5300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
68.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
7.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3508 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
51.1 inches
Length:
177.9 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3684 lbs
Width:
74.7 inches
Height:
52.9 inches
Length:
188.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic / Shark Blue
Gray
Agate Grey Metallic / Arctic Grey / Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic
Green
Aventurine Green Metallic
Red
Carmine Red / Guards Red / Ruby Star Neo
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
White
Yellow
Racing Yellow
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Panther Black Metallic Tintcoat
Blue
Riptide Blue Metallic / Riverside Blue Metallic
Gray
Sharkskin Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat / Red Hot
Silver
Not available
White
Summit White
Yellow
Nitro Yellow Metallic
Orange
Vivid Orange Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Atacama Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Chalk Stitching / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Choice of Color / Black/Mojave Beige / Classic Black / Classic Black/Cognac
Blue
Graphite Blue / Graphite Blue w/ Chalk Stitching / Graphite Blue/Choice of Color
Brown
Truffle Brown / Truffle Brown w/ Chalk Stitching
Gray
Slate Gray/Chalk / Slate Grey / Slate Grey w/ Chalk Stitching / Slate Grey/Choice of Color
Red
Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red w/ Chalk Stitching / Bordeaux Red/Choice of Color
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Medium Ash Gray
Red
Not available
