1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 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:
| 1955 Bentley S1 | 1980 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | S1 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4886 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |
