1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 7 kg more than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350.
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 663 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (286 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 has manual transmission. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | 350 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
