2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1300 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | 600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
