1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 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 257 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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 1951 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 70 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:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 70 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1951 | 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 | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |
