1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2003 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2003 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 20 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, 2003 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 446 kg more than 2003 Infiniti Q45.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti Q45. (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2003 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Bentley | Infiniti |
Model | Mulsanne | Q45 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 81 L |