2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 Bentley Continental GT.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
| Model | Silverado | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5357 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 91 L |
