1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 8 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (90 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 200 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1960 mm |
