2011 Opel Insignia vs. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Opel Insignia 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 184 more horse power than 2011 Opel Insignia. (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Insignia.
Because 2011 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Bentley Mulsanne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Opel Insignia will offer significantly more control. 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 583 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Insignia. (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Insignia. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Opel Insignia | 2012 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Opel | Bentley |
Model | Insignia | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 1018 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1856 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1498 mm | 1521 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2737 mm | 3266 mm |