1989 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette (468 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (378 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1989 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 450 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 378 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2820 mm |