2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1509 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | 600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3910 mm |
