2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 891 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 129 L |
