1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 125 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Sierra | Chevette |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |