1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 160 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (400 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | C |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |