2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. (398 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1395 kg more than 2008 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Corvette |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 398 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |