1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 901 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 129 L |
