1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 28 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB9.
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 | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Mulsanne | DB9 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |