The power and inspiration behind many cars is an attraction too strong to resist, for some. But is the magnetism in a Bentley Mulsanne and in a Range Rover poles apart?
Men and women may be attracted to cars for entirely different reasons; that much can be agreed upon. However, the innate characteristics of the cars themselves may also demonstrate to be just as magnetic between the sexes as well.
Driving a Range Rover and driving a Bentley Mulsanne may be appealing in its own right. The pheromones these cars generate however may be even more attractive to members of the opposite sex.
Range Rover of course blends luxury with utility, whereas the Bentley goes for all-out opulence.
With a heritage starting in 1970, the soon-to-be-launched fourth generation Range Rover certainly has come a long way since it’s green-welly heyday several decades ago. From its agrarian beginning it is now an uber-sophisticated vehicle, thanks to levels of luxury being added in 1995 with the second generation and again with the current third generation. This combination of rugged convenience with sheer comfort has proved a winner, for men everywhere. Add on top of this stimulating power that has emanated from the original V8 to today’s top-end 5.0-litre supercharged 510-hp V8 powerhouse, and you have something that nobody can resist.
The Bentley says something completely different. The statement that is the Mulsanne also reflects its heritage gleaned over the last part of the twentieth century, and the fact that it is the flagship of its marque. Perhaps interpreting utility in a completely different light, this is also a car you want to drive, rather than be driven, in. Whilst the luxurious interior is understandably attractive to either gender, the Mulsanne also captures the capability of its bloodline, taking its name from a straight on the La Sarthe track at Le Mans, upon which the Bentley Blowers of the 1930s were able to use their immense power to rocket to top-line speed in the races of the pre-war era. Equally impressive with the amount of inherent presence, you could still take a date to the races in this car and look every bit part of the sporting set, as long as the car park is pretty solid. With a 6.75 litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 505hp, the car certainly matches the Range Rover in output.
The two cars are obviously very different in nature and to compare is perhaps unfair, to both of them. Decide for yourself which pulls the most, by getting behind the wheel of either on self-drive hire or chauffeuring drive. The Mulsanne is certainly a car to be experienced in every glorious moment of real life on a short-term hire. The distinguished profile is great on the eye, but the interior of the car is possibly where the real attraction lies. Wood, steel, and leather artfully combine for the ultimate cocoon you will not want to leave. This car is pure escapism. Perfect for a getaway of a different sort, the Range Rover 5.0 litre V8 SC Autobiography takes equal command of your attention. Luxury abounds as well, but so too does competence and a polished attitude to your surrounding terrain. Watch our official films of both cars and answer the questions.