1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 20 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | 300S |
Year Released | 1999 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 486 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 85 L |