1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 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 290 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1278 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 40 | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 106 L |