1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 32 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, 2012 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne.
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. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Bentley Mulsanne | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Mulsanne | 335 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |