1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 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 186 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400. 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1962 Abarth 2400 has manual transmission. 1962 Abarth 2400 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:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 2400 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3070 mm |
