1953 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136
To start off, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 573 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | W 136 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 720 kg |
