1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 949 kg more than 2013 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Turbo | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2685 mm |
