1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1985 Hyundai Pony

To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony 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) has 254 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1985 Hyundai Pony. 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 Hyundai Pony, 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 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1985 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1985 Hyundai Pony 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 1985 Hyundai Pony
Make Bentley Hyundai
Model Mulsanne Pony
Year Released 1983 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 320 HP 66 HP
Torque 617 Nm 96 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 71 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.8:1
Top Speed 220 km/hour 153 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 890 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 3990 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2390 mm


 

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