1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 12 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 400 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. 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, 1998 Honda Civic, 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Camaro | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
