1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 250 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 158 Nm |
Top Speed | 324 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |