1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 28 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 300 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2940 mm |