1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. 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 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 40 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 106 L |
