1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 255 kg more than 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 753 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL. (196 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | SL |
Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 196 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |