1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 529 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (819 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | SLK | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 819 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4476 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |
