Camaro Turbo VS Honda Civic Type R - Page 2

Tumba · 08-01-2017, 06:36 PM

I don't like the looks or FWD on the Civic. I do like the power and curb weight. If I were to leave both cars stock I would take the Civic. If I was going to mod one or both I'd take the Camaro Turbo. I think the civic would be more fun while stock with it's power/weight ratio advantage but the Camaro Turbo has more potential if you add power since it's RWD. Plus the Camaro looks way better IMO.

rootus · 08-01-2017, 06:52 PM

For the price I'd prefer something with AWD.

NCSD · 08-01-2017, 09:29 PM

I saw one at cars and coffee, the owner seemed very proud that he only paid $7000 over msrp .. What a joke. That puts the price right around a 1ss. I'd take a 1SS any day over that. But alot of the import guys would never be seen in a camaro, even though a camaro will beat their honda at everything. 0-60 in 6 seconds??? Too many other good options at that price point, but it probably handles great for a FWD car.

FoCoCamaro · 08-02-2017, 10:53 AM

I've been following the new Type-R for the last 4 years or so. As it went from rumor to production I kept an open mind and waited patiently so see the finally product. Im not ashamed to admit that I'm a Honda fanboy at heart. I began my driving experience in import cars and one of my all time favorites was my 2000 Civic hatch with a B18 swap. I always promised myself I'd own an R if they ever offered one here. Now that it's landed I'm impressed but at the same time conflicted... love the tech and capabilities but not the biggest fan of the styling. While I actually prefer the R's styling to the standard Civic, it is a little over the top for my taste.

I'll still probably own one to keep the 1LE company n the garage, I'll wait a year or two. No way in hell I'll pay any kind of ADM.

I can say that 10 years ago as the resession kicked off and manufacturers started killing off "fun" cars for the sake of practicality, I worried that the days of fun, fast, and affordable cars was over as cheap / practical / hybrid cars became the new norm. So glad to see things have rebounded and car enthusiasts have a myriad of choices in fast, fun, and affordable. I'll enjoy it while it lasts because I'm sure there will be a time in the not-to-distant future where it won't be the case.

Tumba · 08-02-2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FoCoCamaro

I've been following the new Type-R for the last 4 years or so. As it went from rumor to production I kept an open mind and waited patiently so see the finally product. Im not ashamed to admit that I'm a Honda fanboy at heart. I began my driving experience in import cars and one of my all time favorites was my 2000 Civic hatch with a B18 swap. I always promised myself I'd own an R if they ever offered one here. Now that it's landed I'm impressed but at the same time conflicted... love the tech and capabilities but not the biggest fan of the styling. While I actually prefer the R's styling to the standard Civic, it is a little over the top for my taste.

I'll still probably own one to keep the 1LE company n the garage, I'll wait a year or two. No way in hell I'll pay any kind of ADM.

I can say that 10 years ago as the resession kicked off and manufacturers started killing off "fun" cars for the sake of practicality, I worried that the days of fun, fast, and affordable cars was over as cheap / practical / hybrid cars became the new norm. So glad to see things have rebounded and car enthusiasts have a myriad of choices in fast, fun, and affordable. I'll enjoy it while it lasts because I'm sure there will be a time in the not-to-distant future where it won't be the case.

I would also like to get a Type-R as a second car. I have a similar appreciation for Honda since my dad has worked for them designing interiors mostly for Honda and Acura vehicles as long as I can remember. He didn't work on the Type-R though haha. My first new car was a 2013 SI but it didn't last as I wanted more power and RWD. If only I could talk my wife into driving a manual I'd replace her car with a Type-R lol.

Zodiac · 08-02-2017, 08:02 PM

I just can't with this car. Saw a white one not too long ago and it's an abstract mess of a design. To me it's a train wreck. If I'm gonna buy a hot hatch it would be a Golf R.

germanicus · 08-02-2017, 08:35 PM

The Type R has the pedigree and heritage.

Corner carver · 08-03-2017, 05:49 AM

0-60 in 6 seconds is kinda sad for that power/weight...I've done 5.2 in my stock Camaro turbo with a 6speed...not alot of competition when considering the money... Give me an old Integra type R any day; that's a classic

*DGthe3* · 08-25-2017, 11:04 AM

Wouldn't it make much more sense to compare it against the V6 1LE instead of the turbo? Much closer in power to weight, price, and handling add-ons.

redcoats1976 · 09-03-2017, 10:32 AM

it sure is ugly.wonder if the motor would go into my sons del sol?

vtirocz · 09-03-2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Wouldn't it make much more sense to compare it against the V6 1LE instead of the turbo? Much closer in power to weight, price, and handling add-ons.

Yes. Or a minimally optioned 1SS manual.

Richard0nee · 09-03-2017, 12:03 PM

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Jesus that looks so riced out I wouldn't want to be seen in it. The power output is great though. Don't hate Honda's but the exterior is just too much riced out for me..

jaysonstuart · 09-03-2017, 12:09 PM

The front-end looks pretty good. The ass-end is just too much, double spoilers and all the other random shit going on just make it look like a ricer.

The interior is actually rather nice.

*DGthe3* · 09-03-2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard0nee

Jesus that looks so riced out I wouldn't want to be seen in it. The power output is great though. Don't hate Honda's but the exterior is just too much riced out for me..

If its functional, its not rice.

08-03-2017, 05:49 AM	#22
Corner carver Drives: 2017 Camaro 2.0T RS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,827	0-60 in 6 seconds is kinda sad for that power/weight...I've done 5.2 in my stock Camaro turbo with a 6speed...not alot of competition when considering the money... Give me an old Integra type R any day; that's a classic __________________ As Delivered: 2017 Mosaic Black 1LT RS 2.0T \| M6 \| HD brake and cooling \| Bose & 8"screen \| Front lip extension \| Blade spolier \| Black bowties \| Painted splash guards Installed Mods: 25% Window tint \| Headlight, side marker and third brake light Phastek tint kit \| GM black taillights with Gen5diy LED harness and bulbs \| LED license plate bulbs \| Gorilla lug nuts, black \| GM 'performance' center caps \| RS and sheild badges removed

08-25-2017, 11:04 AM	#23
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Wouldn't it make much more sense to compare it against the V6 1LE instead of the turbo? Much closer in power to weight, price, and handling add-ons. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

08-01-2017, 06:36 PM	#15
Tumba Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: May 2017 Location: Roy Utah Posts: 19 View My Garage	I don't like the looks or FWD on the Civic. I do like the power and curb weight. If I were to leave both cars stock I would take the Civic. If I was going to mod one or both I'd take the Camaro Turbo. I think the civic would be more fun while stock with it's power/weight ratio advantage but the Camaro Turbo has more potential if you add power since it's RWD. Plus the Camaro looks way better IMO.

08-01-2017, 06:52 PM	#16
rootus Drives: 2018 HBM SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 367	For the price I'd prefer something with AWD.

08-01-2017, 09:29 PM	#17
NCSD Drives: Nightfall, 2SS, A8, MRC, NPP,RE-71R Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: United States Posts: 250	I saw one at cars and coffee, the owner seemed very proud that he only paid $7000 over msrp .. What a joke. That puts the price right around a 1ss. I'd take a 1SS any day over that. But alot of the import guys would never be seen in a camaro, even though a camaro will beat their honda at everything. 0-60 in 6 seconds??? Too many other good options at that price point, but it probably handles great for a FWD car.

08-02-2017, 10:53 AM	#18
FoCoCamaro Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE (Krypton Green) Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 143	I've been following the new Type-R for the last 4 years or so. As it went from rumor to production I kept an open mind and waited patiently so see the finally product. Im not ashamed to admit that I'm a Honda fanboy at heart. I began my driving experience in import cars and one of my all time favorites was my 2000 Civic hatch with a B18 swap. I always promised myself I'd own an R if they ever offered one here. Now that it's landed I'm impressed but at the same time conflicted... love the tech and capabilities but not the biggest fan of the styling. While I actually prefer the R's styling to the standard Civic, it is a little over the top for my taste. I'll still probably own one to keep the 1LE company n the garage, I'll wait a year or two. No way in hell I'll pay any kind of ADM. I can say that 10 years ago as the resession kicked off and manufacturers started killing off "fun" cars for the sake of practicality, I worried that the days of fun, fast, and affordable cars was over as cheap / practical / hybrid cars became the new norm. So glad to see things have rebounded and car enthusiasts have a myriad of choices in fast, fun, and affordable. I'll enjoy it while it lasts because I'm sure there will be a time in the not-to-distant future where it won't be the case.

08-02-2017, 08:02 PM	#20
Zodiac Sarcasm Personified Drives: 2017 Charger R/T Scat Pack Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NC Posts: 459	I just can't with this car. Saw a white one not too long ago and it's an abstract mess of a design. To me it's a train wreck. If I'm gonna buy a hot hatch it would be a Golf R.

08-02-2017, 08:35 PM	#21
germanicus Drives: Pony Car Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Baltimore Posts: 164	The Type R has the pedigree and heritage.

09-03-2017, 10:32 AM	#24
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,914	it sure is ugly.wonder if the motor would go into my sons del sol?

09-03-2017, 12:09 PM	#27
jaysonstuart Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 685 View My Garage	The front-end looks pretty good. The ass-end is just too much, double spoilers and all the other random shit going on just make it look like a ricer. The interior is actually rather nice.

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