2004 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (188 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 640 kg more than 2004 GMC Safari. 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, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2012 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | GMC | Bentley |
| Model | Safari | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 96 L |
