2002 Acura NSX vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 19 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 42 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 798 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX. 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2002 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2002 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | NSX | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |
