1960 Bentley S2 vs. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Bentley S2 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. 1960 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Bentley S2 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Bentley Chevrolet
Model S2 Corvette
Year Released 1960 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6229 cc 5735 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 201 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5380 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2500 mm