1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 530 kg more than 1984 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Sierra |
Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |