1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 190 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |