1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 101 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Camaro | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
