1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Mulsanne | Frontier |
Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |