1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo 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 214 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1550 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. 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 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo 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:
1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Scarabeo | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 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 | 700 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 106 L |