1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 305 kg more than 1993 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.

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1952 Bentley R Type Continental 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Bentley Chevrolet
Model R Type Continental Corvette
Year Released 1952 1993
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4566 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 0 HP 380 HP
Engine Compression Ratio 6.8:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 159 km/hour 262 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1210 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 81 L 68 L