1991 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1991 GMC Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1991 GMC Suburban.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 GMC Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 GMC Suburban | 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | GMC | Bentley |
| Model | Suburban | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3066 mm |
