1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 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) has 133 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (373 Nm). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1974 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1974 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Mulsanne | Corvette |
Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 195 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2500 mm |