1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 15 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 180 more horse power than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 672 kg more than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Bentley | SsangYong |
Model | Mulsanne | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
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 | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2910 mm |