1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 29 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 30 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 178 kg more than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Bentley | Jeep |
Model | Mulsanne | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2916 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 93 L |