2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1957 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tahoe | SC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
