1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
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1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Mulsanne | Touareg |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 100 L |