1952 Austin A 90 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 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 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 241 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 860 kg more than 1952 Austin A 90. 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 90. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1952 Austin A 90 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:
1952 Austin A 90 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 90 | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |