1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 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 54 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 966 kg more than 1962 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Brooklands | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |
