1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2007 GMC Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 GMC Sierra. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 GMC Sierra (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 6570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 132 L |
