1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1965 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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1965 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bentley S1 | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | S1 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4886 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
