1993 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | E | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5956 cc | 5740 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
