1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 19 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (309 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Mulsanne | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
