1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 242 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Giulia | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 106 L |