1995 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 285 kg more than 1989 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, 1995 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Sierra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3391 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |