1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 564 kg more than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bentley Mulsanne | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Mulsanne | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |