The Chevrolet Camaro vs Dodge Challenger
The Chevrolet Camaro has always been a vehicle to make a statement, and 2017 is no exception. The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro underwent a full redesign, leaving it with impressive handling capabilities that set it apart from its competition. There has long been competition between the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger, so we are going to take a deeper look at these two vehicles to determine which is a better option for interested car shoppers. The trim levels we will be referring to are the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LS 2dr Coupe and the 2017 Dodge Challenger SXT 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe.
The Chevrolet Camaro makes a powerful statement with its 3.6-liter V-6 engine with 355-horsepower with regular gas, while the Challenger comes up short with its 3.6 V-6 engine with 305 horsepower with regular gas. With an MSRP of $25,907, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro saves buyers up front with this purchase, as the 2016 Dodge Challenger has an MSRP of $26,995. Customers will also be happy to know that they will save on gas expenses as well, being that the Camaro has a combined efficiency of 20 mpg, and the Challenger only receives 19.
Safety is of utmost importance in any vehicle, especially when determining your next muscle car that is likely going to be used for more aggressive driving situations. This is another reason that the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is such a strong contender. The Institute for Highway Safety conducted many tests on these two vehicles, and the Camaro received the highest rating of “Good” in the Small Overlap Front Crash Test compared to the lower rating of “Marginal” for the Challenger. The Camaro also passed with flying colors in the Head Restraints & Seats Crash Test, once again receiving the highest rating of “Good,” whereas the Challenger fell short with the less-than-perfect rating of “Acceptable.”
All-in-all, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is a more powerful and prestigious option of muscle car that shoppers will be excited to show off, while also resting assured that they are in safe, reliable hands.
The Chevrolet Camaro makes a powerful statement with its 3.6-liter V-6 engine with 355-horsepower with regular gas, while the Challenger comes up short with its 3.6 V-6 engine with 305 horsepower with regular gas. With an MSRP of $25,907, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro saves buyers up front with this purchase, as the 2016 Dodge Challenger has an MSRP of $26,995. Customers will also be happy to know that they will save on gas expenses as well, being that the Camaro has a combined efficiency of 20 mpg, and the Challenger only receives 19.
Safety is of utmost importance in any vehicle, especially when determining your next muscle car that is likely going to be used for more aggressive driving situations. This is another reason that the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is such a strong contender. The Institute for Highway Safety conducted many tests on these two vehicles, and the Camaro received the highest rating of “Good” in the Small Overlap Front Crash Test compared to the lower rating of “Marginal” for the Challenger. The Camaro also passed with flying colors in the Head Restraints & Seats Crash Test, once again receiving the highest rating of “Good,” whereas the Challenger fell short with the less-than-perfect rating of “Acceptable.”
All-in-all, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro is a more powerful and prestigious option of muscle car that shoppers will be excited to show off, while also resting assured that they are in safe, reliable hands.
