2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (431 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. (320 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 498 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corvette | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 431 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 100 L |
