Camaro vs Genesis, the first throwdown

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Looks aside both cars seem to really pack a punch, especially when you consider the prices of both cars :tup:

Inside Line tests hundreds of vehicles a year, but not every one gets a full write-up. The numbers still tell a story, though, so we’re introducing a new feature on Straightline called “IL Track Tested.” It’s a quick rundown of all the data we collected at the track, along with comments direct from the test drivers. Enjoy.

Everyone has had their eyes on the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS, including us. It is, after all, the Camaro with a V8. This makes the SS the Camaro for enthusiast. And with a 6-speed manual, the SS will stomp through the quarter-mile in a stunning 13 seconds flat at 110.9 mph.
Also new for 2010, is the Camaro V6, known as the LS, 1LT or 2LT, depending on how much equipment you want on your coupe. All versions use the direct-injection V6 3.6-liter V6 that powers upmarket Cadillac CTSs. And if you order the manual, you get a the same Aisin-built 6-speed gearbox as the Caddy too. That’s a good starting point for a car that is supposed to sway those that aren’t already initiated into the Camaro faithful.
This car stomps the V6 American pony-car competition. What? You think a 210-hp 4.0liter V6 Mustang will have an answer for the Camaro V6? You think the Dodge Challenger SE with its 250-hp V6 bolted to a 4-speed automatic is going to do anything but embarrass itself? Stop being ridiculous.
No, to get a car that gives the V6 Camaro a run for its (relatively little) money you have to go to Korea, of course. Here we speak of the 2010 Hyundai Coupe 3.8 Track. We’ve track tested both and we think you’ll find the numbers and specifications after the jump quite surprising.

Have a look at a few things below:

- Despite smaller rotors with single-piston calipers and a heftier curb weight, the Camaro turns in the better braking performance. Although both are quite good.
- At the quarter-mile, only a 1/10th of a second separates the two. With a one-foot roll-out, they post identical 0-60 mph sprints.
- One of them is $3,530 cheaper than the other. But which?

Link for a rundown of the stats

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I really like the looks of the Genesis from that view.

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I dont know what would suck more owning a Hyundai or a V6 Camaro

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:tup:

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I did at first glace, but then it almost looks like an arrow head or something.

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Well according to the article, the Camaro’s trans grinds and the Hyundai’s ABS fails… Sucking more would depend on how you’re trying to drive the car, lol.

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I’d rather be able to not get going (shift) than not be able to stop.

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The Camaro from that angle just doesn’t do it for me.

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picture it lowered about 3 inches. haha

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Right, but which one can you lose your job and still look cool for 3 months before the repo man takes the car back.

Thats the car I want to buy.

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That new Hyundai is going to be the choice car for douche bags everywhere, I can just see it now…

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new scion tc

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Well i was at Towne hyundai yesterday and they had 2 genesis coupes in BOTH TURBO!!! God they are sexy in person! And one was only $24,000!!

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It’s because you can’t see the sneeze in the 1/4 window design, the mirror is block it.

Front wheel fail. V6 camaro? People buy those?

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i think its a gonna end up being a case where the genesis is a solid car but because of all the “hype” leading up to its release its turned off alot of people in the process. that being said, i’m not one of them and still like it for what it is haha altho i’ve yet to drive one so who knows, i can’t give a real opinion until i do

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COUGARS! They can typically be seen putting on their makeup in the rearview mirror at red lights.

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300HP stock. Not too shabby.

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def the camaro.