2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 9,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (770 HP) has 260 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (510 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 858 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (926 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (830 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Camaro | SL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 9371 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 770 HP | 510 HP |
| Torque | 926 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 114.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Top Speed | 370 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
