1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1990 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 7 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 (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 410 kg more than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1990 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Mulsanne | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |
