1997 Honda CRX vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, both 1997 Honda CRX and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1997 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 540 kg more than 1997 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Honda CRX, 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 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CRX. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1997 Honda CRX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Honda CRX | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | CRX | Camaro |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |