1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1985 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1985 Honda Prelude is newer by 2 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 213 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1985 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Mulsanne | Prelude |
Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |