1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 516 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Camaro | Stellar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 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 | 1550 kg | 1034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
