2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 569 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corvette | Vito |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 88.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |