1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Bentley Brooklands 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Bentley Chevrolet
Model Brooklands Corvette
Year Released 1995 1978
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
Horse Power 301 HP 0 HP
Torque 600 Nm 380 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2500 mm


 

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