1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Concerto | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2852 mm |
