1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 462 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Sierra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |