1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 725 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Mulsanne | Lumina |
Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
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 | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |