1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 102 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 25 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (310 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | SLK |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4134 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
