1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Corvette and 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. (78 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. (172 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 240 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3005 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 78 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |