2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito

To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.

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 (542 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model Corvette Vito
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 2148 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 395 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 330 Nm
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 88.3 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km


 

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