2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 360 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (476 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Sierra |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 476 Nm | 216 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |