Old V.S. New

[illegal_eagle187]

which do you think is all around better Camaro?

1967-1969 Z/28 SS

1998-2002 Z/28 SS

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[kman10587]

Of course the newer one is going to be faster in every area and more reliable, and it handles a hell of a lot better. Some people just like the classics, I guess.

[drdisque]

a '98-'02 Can't be both a Z28 and an SS, it was either or for those years.

You also couldn't order a Z28 with the SS package in the 60's either as the Z28 was a stripped down road racing package with an upgraded suspension and brakes (only available with the 302). And the SS was a trim/luxury package (and only fitted to cars with a 350 or 396)

You're also going to have to specify what engine on the 60's one. The Z28 and SS were offered with the 302, 350, 396 and regular camaros from those years were offered with 2 different I6's and the 327 V8.

[Muscletang]

Originally Posted by drdisque

You're also going to have to specify what engine on the 60's one. The Z28 and SS were offered with the 302, 350, 396 and regular camaros from those years were offered with 2 different I6's and the 327 V8.

If you want to get technical the Yenkos and other performance places put 427s in them. Also the ZL-1 came with a 427 as well.

This makes my vote go all to the old school Camaros. I'm going to go with the year 1969.

Power: '69 ZL-1 427/430
1/4 Mile Time: '69 Yenko 11.94 @ 114.50
0-60 Time: '69 Yenko
Top Speed: '69 ZL-1
Reliability: Both
Looks: '69 ZL-1
Personal Favorite: I think I'd take a Yenko.

[porscheguy9999]

I am aware that the newer ones would be more reliable, more powerful, more evrything. But, if you are cruising down Main Street in a Camero, would you rather be in one that you see everyday or one that is now a collectable (and a classic)? I go with the 67'-69' Camero's.

[kman10587]

I am aware that the newer ones would be more reliable, more powerful, more evrything. But, if you are cruising down Main Street in a Camero, would you rather be in one that you see everyday or one that is now a collectable (and a classic)? I go with the 67'-69' Camero's.

Like I said, some people like the classics, and that's cool with me. And please, let's not bring Yenko Camaros into this; they were VERY limited in production, as opposed to the 1998-2002 Camaro Z28, which wasn't limited at all.

[Muscletang]

Originally Posted by kman10587

And please, let's not bring Yenko Camaros into this; they were VERY limited in production, as opposed to the 1998-2002 Camaro Z28, which wasn't limited at all.

What's the point? It was built and sold to the public. Yeah they're hard to get now but back then it wasn't impossible. In fact my dad was close to getting one. You just needed to know where they were and have that extra money to get it.

Anyway, would you like the ZL-1 to be booted off the list as well?

[kman10587]

I think we should just compare mass-production cars, since those are the cars that 90% of people actually bought and drove. Limited production uber versions of a car are nice, but they don't mean much to the overall buying public and are mostly just beneficial to the car's historical bragging rights.

[drdisque]

90% of people don't buy or drive V8 Muscle cars, neither now or then. He's just saying that the price difference between an SS and Yenko then was similar to the difference between say a Trans Am and a Firehawk today.

[tipota]

a 69 camaro(modded) did the quarter mile in 6 seconds at 240mph. old school had a lto mroe power because they just had huge engines and no emissions.