1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2009 Honda Civic

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 258 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.

Because 1997 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 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Chevrolet Camaro 2009 Honda Civic
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Camaro Civic
Year Released 1997 2009
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 138 HP
Torque 468 Nm 174 Nm
Engine Bore Size 99.1 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 250 km/hour 205 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1524 kg 1266 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2630 mm


 

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