1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 16 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 345 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 724 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (225 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | C |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 215 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 | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |