1992 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 220 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Camaro | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
