1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 192 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
