1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 11 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 (408 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 20 kg more than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600.
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 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mulsanne | 600 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80.2 mm |
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 | 2230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3150 mm |