2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Express | 420 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
