1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (204 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 209 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 190 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |