2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Azure and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1146 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Azure. 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Azure | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5300 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 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 | 2695 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 129 L |
