1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,898 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (604 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 207 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (770 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | CLK GTR |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 770 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
