1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1715 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1980 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Abarth | Bentley |
Model | 750 | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3070 mm |