1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 18 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 372 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (269 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 110 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | CLK |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 906 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
