2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Corvette and 2009 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2009 GMC Sierra. (312 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Sierra weights approximately 633 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra. 2009 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Corvette | Sierra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6995 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 312 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 6580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 4250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 129 L |