1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1997 Honda Legend
To start off, 1997 Honda Legend is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 100 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend, 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1997 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Camaro | Legend |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2920 mm |
