2011 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 561 kg more than 2010 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Bentley Mulsanne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 772 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Mulsanne | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1018 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5575 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1521 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3266 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
