2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental.
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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Express |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5300 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 117 L |