98 Camaro Z28 Vs. 69 Camaro

The Camaro was introduced in 1967 to compete with the Mustang. By 1969 it was well established as a muscle car and the Z28 performance package was available. The 1998 Camaro continued the tradition of the sporty Pony car.

History

The 1969 Camaro is a classic collector's car. The 1998 version is a more modern version of the muscle car with plenty of power. Both model years had the Z28 package available, as well as standard feature packages. The Pony car concept was started by Mustang, and the Camaro has provided solid competition for years, whether it be with a 1969 classic, or a 1998 modern muscle car.

1969 Camaro

The 1969 Camaro came with a variety of engines, including six- and eight-cylinder versions. The Z28 sports package came with a 307 cubic-inch V-8 with 200 horsepower and 300 foot-pounds of torque. The car had a three- or four-speed manual transmission. The 1969 model weighed 3,295 pounds and sold new for $2,925.

1998 Camaro

The 1998 Camaro developed over 30 years, but it's one of the few cars that kept its original identity the entire time. The Z28 had a 346 cubic-inch V-8 that produced 308 horsepower and 335 foot-pounds of torque. The car had either a six-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic. The 1998 Camaro sold new for just more than $20,000 and weighed 3,434 pounds.

References

• Classic Car Database: 1969 Camaro
• Edmunds Car Guide: 1999 Camaro
• Cars.com: 1998 Camaro

Resources

• The Car Connection: 1999 Camaro Review