USA vs USA — 1969 vs 1970
| Camaro Z/28 | Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 290 lb-ft | 340 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 4,949 cc | 5,572 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7 sec | 5.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 131 mph | 130 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 14.8 sec | 14.0 sec |
| Weight | 3,150 lbs | 3,400 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,794 mm |
| Length | 4,724 mm | 4,871 mm |
| Units Produced | 19,014 | 2,399 |
| Original MSRP | $3,056 | $3,590 |
| Value (Excellent) | $175,000 | $250,000 |
| Collectibility | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Rarity | 7/10 | 9/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 brings higher top speed, lighter weight, better value to the table, and the 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack answers with quicker acceleration, greater rarity. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
In the world of Pony Car cars, few comparisons generate as much discussion as the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 versus the 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack. Both hail from Muscle era and represent the pinnacle of their respective manufacturers' ambitions. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 producing 290 hp and the 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack delivering 290 hp. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Chevrolet Camaro uses a V8 OHV (DZ 302, high-revving small-block) displacing 4,949 cc, while the Dodge Challenger relies on a V8 OHV with 5,572 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack edges ahead at 5.8 seconds versus 6.7 seconds. The Chevrolet Camaro carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 250 lbs lighter. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 2,399 units built, the 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack is considerably scarcer than the Chevrolet Camaro's 19,014 examples.