2011 Honda Fit vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Fit would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (580 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 2011 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Fit.

Because 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (753 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 609 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Honda Fit 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Honda Chevrolet
Model Fit Camaro
Year Released 2011 2012
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1500 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 117 HP 580 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 144 Nm 753 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4105 mm 4836 mm
Vehicle Width 1694 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1524 mm 1389 mm
Wheelbase Size 2499 mm 2852 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 72 L


 

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