1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 597 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 406 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 799 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V has manual transmission. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 170 V |
Year Released | 1990 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 906 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1610 mm |