1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Corvette and 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (204 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 380 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 204 HP |
Torque | 385 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |