1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 320 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | SL |
Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |