1979 Mercedes-Benz CW vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. (395 HP @ 5160 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 211 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | CW | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5160 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1247 mm |
