2000 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane
To start off, 2013 Bentley Mulsane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Prelude 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 374 more horse power than 2000 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Mulsane should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Mulsane weights approximately 1345 kg more than 2000 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Mulsane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Bentley Mulsane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 842 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Prelude. 2013 Bentley Mulsane has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Mulsane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Prelude | 2013 Bentley Mulsane | |
| Make | Honda | Bentley |
| Model | Prelude | Mulsane |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 1020 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2208 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |
