1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Honda S2000
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 11 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Honda S2000.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Camaro | S2000 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83.8 mm |
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 | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |