1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 881 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Brooklands | Silverado |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3380 mm |