1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
Model | 350 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3499 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |