2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 112 L |
