1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 48 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 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 409 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Chevrolet Corvette 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model Corvette E
Year Released 1957 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4638 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 230 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 98.4 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 220 km/hour 233 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1376 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 80 L


 

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