1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1991 Honda Accord
To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 85 kg more than 1991 Honda Accord.
Because 1988 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 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Accord. (230 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1991 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Camaro | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2449 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
