1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 62 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | 220 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 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 | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
