1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Bentley Continental GTC. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Bentley Continental GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 945 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Bentley Continental GTC. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Bentley Continental GTC.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
Model | Corvette | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 906 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1397 mm |