2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 655 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | SL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
