1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE.
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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | SE |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
