1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1978 Volvo 343
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 343 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 250 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1978 Volvo 343. 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 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 343. (109 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1978 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Mulsanne | 343 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |