1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 380 kg more than 1990 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Chevrolet Corvette 1990 Ford Sierra
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Sierra
Year Released 1997 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 345 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2900 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1015 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2620 mm


 

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