1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1984 Lada Niva
To start off, 1984 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 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 244 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1984 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1984 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1984 Lada Niva 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.
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1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1984 Lada Niva | |
Make | Bentley | Lada |
Model | Mulsanne | Niva |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 43 L |