1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (178 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 190 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 178 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |