1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 50 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 962 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
Model | 500 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1942 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5401 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 432 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 68 L |