1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 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 132 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. (168 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 240 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | SE |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1615 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 | 63 L |