1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (315 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 380 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 205 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 315 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3080 mm |