1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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, 2001 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Camaro | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
