1984 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1961 Chevrolet Corvair
To start off, 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvair.
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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1984 Bentley Mulsanne | 1961 Chevrolet Corvair | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Mulsanne | Corvair |
Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |