1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS

To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 49 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP) has 224 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (283 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (393 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1957 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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