1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 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 (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940. 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 (617 Nm) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 940 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 940 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 | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Mulsanne | 940 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2780 mm |
