2005 Acura NSX vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 22 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 (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 958 kg more than 2005 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 (617 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | NSX | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 24.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |
