2008 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda NSX would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
