1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1981 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Malibu 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 934 kg more than 1981 Chevrolet Malibu.
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.
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1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1981 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Mulsanne | Malibu |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |