1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. (312 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | 500 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2852 mm |
