1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 45 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 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 570 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. (385 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5226 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3165 mm |
