1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 227 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | 300 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
