2010 Bentley Continental GT 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 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (323 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 440 kg more than 2010 Bentley Continental GT.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental GT | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 129 L |
