1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 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) has 308 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1805 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 500 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:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 500 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 328 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 217 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 | 445 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 106 L |
