1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 870 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 762 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1969 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1969 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
Model | Impala | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 1018 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1521 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3266 mm |