1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 7,011 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 755 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2009 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 | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Mulsanne | Corvette |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7011 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 635 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 69 L |