1982 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1992 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1982 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1992 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1992 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Bentley Mulsanne | 1992 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Mulsanne | XJS |
Year Released | 1982 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 222 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2600 mm |