1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Honda Insight

To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Camaro and 1999 Honda Insight were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 710 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 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 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Insight, 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Chevrolet Camaro 1999 Honda Insight
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Camaro Insight
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Convertible Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 468 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2410 mm


 

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