1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Camaro and 1996 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 301 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 293 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Camaro | E |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |
