1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Camaro | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 223 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |