2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. (678 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Corvette |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |