1975 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. (144 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 545 kg more than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Camaro | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Camaro | R |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2990 mm |
