1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life 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 (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1920 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Life 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 Honda Life | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Mulsanne | Life |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 50.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |