2007 Acura RL vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane
To start off, 2013 Bentley Mulsane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RL 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 215 more horse power than 2007 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Mulsane should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Mulsane weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2007 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Bentley Mulsane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. 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 673 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2013 Bentley Mulsane | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | RL | Mulsane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 1020 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2208 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 20.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 96 L |
