1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 577 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | Viano |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |
