1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | CL |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
