2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Corvette and 2005 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Chevrolet Corvette and 2005 GMC Sierra are equipped with a 5,965 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1129 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (489 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Corvette | Sierra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 400 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 544 Nm | 489 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 6270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 4010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 129 L |