1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2008 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.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Brooklands | Corvette |
Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |