2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 425 kg more than 2011 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Chevrolet |
Model | Corniche | Silverado |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 324 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2736 kg | 2311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3645 mm |