1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 8 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, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 680 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bentley Mulsanne | 1988 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Mulsanne | 520 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |
