1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1981 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Brooklands | Corvette |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 600 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2500 mm |