1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 690 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester 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, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Bentley | Subaru |
Model | Mulsanne | Forester |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2800 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 | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |