2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 901 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Silverado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 315 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 458 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 6340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 4010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 129 L |