1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1987 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1987 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 442 kg more than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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. 1987 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1987 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | V8 Volante | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |