1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112

To start off, both 1991 Chevrolet Corvette and 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 38 kg more than 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112.

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 (1,139 Nm) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112. (580 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Chevrolet Corvette 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model Corvette C 112
Year Released 1991 1991
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 402 HP
Torque 1139 Nm 580 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 322 km/hour 307 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 1550 kg
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2710 mm