1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 325 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 261 km/hour | 155 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 | 1520 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
