1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 30 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 97 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Mulsanne | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2947 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 98 L |