1993 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 1993 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 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, 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, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Chevrolet Camaro | 1988 Honda Legend | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Camaro | Legend |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |