1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2007 Lexus SC
To start off, 2007 Lexus SC is newer by 24 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 52 more horse power than 2007 Lexus SC. (268 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 863 kg more than 2007 Lexus SC. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus SC. (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2007 Lexus SC | |
Make | Bentley | Lexus |
Model | Mulsanne | SC |
Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 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 | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 75 L |