1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 957 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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.

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1983 Bentley Mulsanne 1953 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Bentley Chevrolet
Model Mulsanne Corvette
Year Released 1983 1953
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 3859 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 328 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 90.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 8.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2250 kg 1293 kg
Vehicle Length 5320 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 60 L