1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 810 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
