1988 Nissan Cedric vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane
To start off, 2013 Bentley Mulsane is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Mulsane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Mulsane should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Mulsane weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1988 Nissan Cedric. 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, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (1,020 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 847 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Cedric | 2013 Bentley Mulsane | |
| Make | Nissan | Bentley |
| Model | Cedric | Mulsane |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 1020 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2208 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3266 mm |
