1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1985 Bitter SC
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 635 kg more than 1985 Bitter SC.
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. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1985 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1985 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bentley Mulsanne | 1985 Bitter SC | |
Make | Bentley | Bitter |
Model | Mulsanne | SC |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |