1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Bentley Continental

To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Chevrolet Corvette 2013 Bentley Continental
Make Chevrolet Bentley
Model Corvette Continental
Year Released 1963 2013
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5353 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V W
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 567 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 488 Nm 700 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Premium
Drive Type Rear AWD
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1375 kg 2495 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4806 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 2227 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1403 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2746 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 90 L


 

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