1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 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 373 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 140 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | E |
Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 906 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |