1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bentley R Type Continental | 1973 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | R Type Continental | Corvette |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2500 mm |