1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S

To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 625 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (830 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model Corvette S
Year Released 1992 2007
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 510 HP
Torque 949 Nm 830 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 9.0:1
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 2180 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 3170 mm