2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 GMC Sierra are equipped with a 5,965 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 GMC Sierra. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Sierra weights approximately 875 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2004 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Sierra. (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Sierra. 2004 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3650 mm |
