1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Ford Sierra

To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Corvette and 1992 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 465 kg more than 1992 Ford Sierra.

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 (949 Nm) has 809 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1992 Ford Sierra
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Sierra
Year Released 1992 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 89 HP
Torque 949 Nm 140 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2620 mm


 

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