1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 71 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 393 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
Model | 320 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1941 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3208 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1247 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2685 mm |