1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1973 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Turbo | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2500 mm |
