1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350. (287 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | 350 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1676 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |
