2013 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2013 Nissan 370Z

2013 Chevrolet Camaro

2013 Nissan 370Z

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2-Door Conv LT w/1LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camaro 2-Door Conv LT w/1LT	17	28	$29,433	$30,660
Camaro 2-Door Conv LT w/2LT	17	28	$33,057	$34,435
Camaro 2-Door Conv SS w/1SS	16	24	$37,137	$38,685
Camaro 2-Door Conv SS w/2SS	16	24	$39,633	$41,285
Camaro 2-Door Conv ZL1	14	19	$57,163	$59,545
Camaro 2-Door Coupe LS w/1LS	17	28	$22,411	$23,345
Camaro 2-Door Coupe LS w/2LS	18	27	$23,563	$24,545
Camaro 2-Door Coupe LT w/1LT	17	28	$24,729	$25,760
Camaro 2-Door Coupe LT w/2LT	17	28	$27,537	$28,685
Camaro 2-Door Coupe SS w/1SS	16	24	$31,329	$32,635
Camaro 2-Door Coupe SS w/2SS	16	24	$34,689	$36,135
Camaro 2-Door Coupe ZL1	14	19	$52,176	$54,350

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2-Door Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic	19	26	$32,242	$34,420
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic Touring	19	26	$36,229	$39,120
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual	18	26	$31,026	$33,120
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual NISMO	18	26	$40,182	$43,020
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual Touring	18	26	$35,027	$37,820
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic	18	25	$38,403	$41,470
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Touring	18	25	$42,102	$45,470
370Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Touring	17	24	$40,899	$44,170

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,433

$32,242

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,660

$34,420

Monthly Payment Estimate

$511 / month

$574 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Chevy Camaro's no single-minded musclecar--there's good gas mileage and entertaining handling to be had, if you tick the right boxes.

While the performance-per-dollar value of the 2013 Nissan 370Z remains largely intact, enabling it to play with more expensive sports cars for less money, rising prices narrow that advantage.

TCC Likes

Classic but contemporary looks
• EPA estimated 30 mpg highway for base engine
Balanced handling gets better with 1LE

Sporty styling
Potent V-6 engine
Synchro-Rev manual gearbox

TCC Dislikes

Visibility an issue even in convertibles
There's not enough head room
There's not enough rear-seat leg room

Road and tire noise
Engine noise
Tight cabin space

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Two-Seater

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

51.6

Second Leg Room (in)

29.90

Front Head Room (in)

37.80

38.2

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.90

54.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

35.70

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.50

Front Leg Room (in)

42.40

42.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.10

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.30

100.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

35.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.50

72.6

Track Width, Front (in)

63.70

61.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.84

Length, Overall (in)

190.40

167.2

Height, Overall (in)

54.70

51.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.20

6.9

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.60 x 1.20

12.6 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.40 x 0.90

12.6 x 0.6

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.50

2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

34.7

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

13.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.70

32.8

Steering Type

Pwr

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/55R18

245/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R0B

Front Tire Size

P245/55R18

225/50WR18

Spare Tire Size

T145/80D17

Front Tire Order Code

R0B

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4015

3309

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

18 x 9.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

9.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

278 @ 4800

270 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

LFX

VQ37VHR

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.7L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

323 @ 6800

332 @ 7000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

MN6

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear wheel drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.86

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.92

Clutch Size (in)

10.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

2.04

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.67

3.97

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.58

3.19

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Camaro

Nissan 370Z

Body Style

Convertible

2 Door Coupe

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.1

8.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)