1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (207 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 836 kg more than 1977 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 500 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 180 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 440 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 120 L |