1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1570 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30.
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. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 1984 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 30 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3070 mm |
