2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 496 kg more than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Bentley |
Model | Silhouette | Continental Supersports |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1946 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1379 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2746 mm |