2007 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 6,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (340 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 Bentley Continental GTC.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental GTC | 2003 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental GTC | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6599 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3650 mm |
