1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Camaro and 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 102 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Camaro | SLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
