1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 14 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 513 kg more than 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Because 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 | 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Bentley | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mulsanne | Aurora |
Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |