1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 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 258 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 725 kg more than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. 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. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 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:
1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bentley |
Model | 16 | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1945 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3070 mm |