59 horsepower between power-to-weight is actually not a big difference when comparing NA with twin-t/c, with both being V6s. The GT-R is much faster on paper, but the 1LE feels much more raw, akin to either an E46 M3 or a 996 GT3.
Nissan GT-R vs Chevrolet Camaro 3.6 1LE Package
| Category | Camaro 3.6 1LE | Nissan GT-R (R35) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.6 l V6 | 3.8 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 340 / 335 | 480 / 473 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 385 / 284 | 587 / 433 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1594 / 3514 | 1765 / 3891 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 213 / 210 | 272 / 268 |
Lap Times
| Track | Camaro 3.6 1LE | Nissan GT-R (R35) |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.50 | 0:24.10 |
| Willow Springs - Streets of Willow Extended | 1:25.19 | 1:25.09 |
Performance
| Category | Camaro 3.6 1LE | Nissan GT-R (R35) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.9 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.9 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.8 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.0 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 6.6 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.4 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 10.2 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.2 s | 7.8 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.7 s @ 101.7 mph | 11.3 s @ 125.5 mph |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Camaro 3.6 1LE | Nissan GT-R (R35) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 30 | 100 |
| Overall | 70 | 100 |
Verdict
GT-R is the fastest by a huge margin.
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