1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 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 260 kg more than 1997 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bentley S1 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | S1 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4886 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 277 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
