1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 30 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 81 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 182 kg more than 2013 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Honda Pilot 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Mulsanne | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
