2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (360 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Azure | Silverado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 6580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 4250 mm |