2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 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 1012 kg more than 1985 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5733 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
