1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 52 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 (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | SLK |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |