2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Bentley Continental.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Silverado |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 6510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 4250 mm |