1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 160 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL. (240 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | SL |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |