2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
Model | Silverado | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 1018 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1521 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3266 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 96 L |