2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Sierra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |