2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1967 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5354 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
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 | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |