1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (323 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 395 kg more than 1997 Bentley Turbo.
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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Turbo | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 129 L |
