1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1995 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1995 Honda Prelude is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1995 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 349 kg more than 1995 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude, 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 1995 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Camaro | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
