2023 Chevy Camaro LT1 6 speed manual vs a 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport automatic
Camaro has the 2.0L Turbo, SIDI, VVT (275hp @5600rpm, 295lb-ft of torque)
Civic has the 1.5L Turbo (hp and torque are unknown)
My boyfriend and I argue about this a lot haha, I have the Camaro
If the drivers are equal then it boils down to power to weight ratio and grip. Googled the Civic and it looks like it’s probably nearabouts 180-200hp. Assuming you also mean a 1LT and not an LT1 as the 1LT is the turbo-4 and the LT1 is the v8. The 1LT has the 275 hp that you are looking at. Google says the Camaro is about 3700 pounds, and the Civic is about 2961 pounds.
The Camaro is about 13.5 pounds per HP and the Civic is about 14.8 pounds per hp. Fewer pounds per HP usually wins in a drag race, again assuming the drivers are equal and you’re able to put the power to the pavement without wheel hopping or spinning.
If you’re looking at like autocross or anything with curves, the lower overall weight of the Civic would help it in keeping brakes cool and allowing for more aggressive driving, thus a bit quicker.
There’s really only one way to find out. Take them to a grudge night at the strip and then share the slips!
Interesting comment!
Okay so it definitely is the 1LT, that’s what my car specs say and I’m certain that it’s a turbo4. I’ve had multiple people tell me I was wrong and that it was a LT1 so thank you for clarifying that :)
Definitely gonna have to race him haha