1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2011 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2011 GMC Envoy is newer by 28 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 (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Envoy weights approximately 185 kg more than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
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 (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2011 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Bentley | GMC |
| Model | Mulsanne | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 83 L |
