1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 107 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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 (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Mulsanne | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |