2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 989 kg more than 2013 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
