1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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 Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | R |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
