1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 29 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 129 kg more than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mulsanne | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 95 L |
