Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (1953 – 1955) vs Bentley Continental (1952 – 1955): specs compared
Both offer around 153 hp at most. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.5 s against 13.3 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,293 kg against 1,880 kg. At 5,245 mm, the Bentley Continental is 1,003 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
1953 – 1955
|
Bentley
Continental
1952 – 1955
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1953 – 1955 | 1952 – 1955 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 153 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 302 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | 13.3 s |
| Top speed | — | 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 18.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,242 mm | 5,245 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,323 mm | 1,676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 3,048 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,293 kg | 1,880 kg |
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