2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2011 Bentley Mulsanne. (505 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Bentley Mulsanne.
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, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
| Model | Corvette | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 789 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3266 mm |
