1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
Model | 320 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1941 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3208 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2450 mm |