1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Camaro | 500 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |