1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1986 Ford Sierra. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 282 kg more than 1986 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Sierra |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |