1984 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 53 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 300 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |