1953 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 412 kg more than 1984 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. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1953 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1953 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1953 Bentley Mark VI 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Bentley Chevrolet
Model Mark VI Corvette
Year Released 1953 1984
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4257 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 227 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1438 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2450 mm