1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 195 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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 744 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230. (205 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 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 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | 230 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
