1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2003 Honda City
To start off, 2003 Honda City is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 645 kg more than 2003 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda City, 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, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 2003 Honda City | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Camaro | City |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
