2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. Both 2006 Bentley Continental GT and 2011 Chevrolet Silverado are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (360 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1124 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental GT | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 129 L |
