1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1992 Lexus LS
To start off, 1992 Lexus LS is newer by 9 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 86 more horse power than 1992 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1992 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 435 kg more than 1992 Lexus LS. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1992 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Mulsanne | LS |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4400 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 | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2820 mm |
