1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2004 Maybach 57
To start off, 2004 Maybach 57 is newer by 24 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, 2004 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 Maybach 57.
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 | 2004 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Bentley | Maybach |
Model | Mulsanne | 57 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2220 mm |