1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 640 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | Viano |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4636 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3210 mm |