1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 28 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 188 kg more than 2011 Infiniti FX.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti FX. (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Bentley | Infiniti |
| Model | Mulsanne | FX |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |
