1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. (24 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1488 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. 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.
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1980 Bentley Mulsanne | 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Mulsanne | Beetle |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |