1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
Model | 500 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 404 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2950 mm |