1949 Austin 16 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 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 265 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 970 kg more than 1949 Austin 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin 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:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | 16 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
