1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 497 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (400 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model Corvette E
Year Released 1992 1996
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 275 HP
Torque 949 Nm 400 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 351 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 2052 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2720 mm


 

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