1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1985 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 900 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1985 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB4 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3070 mm |
