2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1372 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Azure | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 6330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 4010 mm |
