2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1984 Pontiac Fiero

To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Fiero would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 274 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Fiero.

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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Fiero. (182 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Fiero. 1984 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Chevrolet Camaro 1984 Pontiac Fiero
Make Chevrolet Pontiac
Model Camaro Fiero
Year Released 2001 1984
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3400 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 92 HP
Torque 271 Nm 182 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1266 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2380 mm


 

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