1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Corvair and 1968 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 226 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvair | E |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |
