1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2004 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2004 Jensen SV-8 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 (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2004 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 950 kg more than 2004 Jensen SV-8. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jensen SV-8. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2004 Jensen SV-8 has manual transmission. 2004 Jensen SV-8 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 | 2004 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Jensen |
| Model | Mulsanne | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
