1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 430 kg more than 1987 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
