1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1981 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1981 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1805 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500.
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. 1981 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1981 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 500 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| 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 | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3070 mm |
