1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. (240 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 500 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |