2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 645 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
| Model | Silverado | Continental |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
