1992 Holden Statesman vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane
To start off, 2013 Bentley Mulsane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Statesman 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 282 more horse power than 1992 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Mulsane should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Mulsane weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1992 Holden Statesman. 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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Statesman. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Holden Statesman | 2013 Bentley Mulsane | |
| Make | Holden | Bentley |
| Model | Statesman | Mulsane |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 1020 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2208 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3266 mm |
