1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 598 kg more than 1985 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | CL |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5065 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2954 mm |
