1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2009 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda HR-V is newer by 26 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 224 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2009 Honda HR-V 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.
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1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2009 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Mulsanne | HR-V |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |