1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 535 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mulsanne | Impala |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3100 mm |
