1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | 220 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 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 | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
