1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bentley S1 weights approximately 323 kg more than 1969 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:
1956 Bentley S1 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | S1 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 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 | 345 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |