2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 49 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1046 kg more than 1958 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Bentley Continental 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Bentley Chevrolet
Model Continental Corvette
Year Released 2007 1958
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 4637 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 227 HP
Torque 875 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 98.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 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 5650 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2470 mm