1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 5 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, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 145 kg more than 1993 Honda NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1993 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Camaro | NSX |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |