1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1206 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40.
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 1957 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 40 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:
1957 Austin A 40 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 40 | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3070 mm |