1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2009 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 32 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2009 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Mulsanne | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
