1957 Austin A135 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 A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 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 (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 330 kg more than 1957 Austin A135. 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 (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A135 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 A135 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A135 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 108 L |
