1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 190 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Express. 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mulsanne | Express |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 117 L |
