1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 15 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. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 353 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | CLS |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
