1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Brooklands | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |
