1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | 600 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3910 mm |
