1999 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1991 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1991 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Sierra weights approximately 53 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Prizm.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Sierra. (152 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Prizm | 1991 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Prizm | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
