1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. (245 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 22 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | E |
Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 467 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |