1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 25 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 4 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 865 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8. 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.
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1980 Bentley Mulsanne | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Mulsanne | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1311 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2680 mm |