1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 60 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Bentley | GMC |
| Model | Mulsanne | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |
