2011 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2011 Bentley Continental GTC and 2011 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1018 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Bentley Continental GTC | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental GTC | Silverado |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 458 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2567 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 6340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 4010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 129 L |