2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1046 kg more than 1958 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 1958 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Azure | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2470 mm |
