1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 373 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1998 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 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Camaro | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 117 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
