1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1979 Lada S
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lada S would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1979 Lada S.
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. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1979 Lada S has manual transmission. 1979 Lada S 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 | 1979 Lada S | |
Make | Bentley | Lada |
Model | Mulsanne | S |
Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 43 L |