1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2010 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2010 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 27 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 8 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti QX56. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 338 kg more than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti QX56. (532 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti QX56.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2010 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Bentley | Infiniti |
| Model | Mulsanne | QX56 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1976 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 106 L |
