1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 54 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Camaro | Accord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
