1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 21 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 30 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 840 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK. 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XK. (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Mulsanne | XK |
Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 75 L |