1981 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, both 1981 Bentley Mulsanne and 1981 Volkswagen Santana were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1981 Volkswagen Santana.
Because 1981 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 1981 Bentley Mulsanne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Santana, 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.
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1981 Bentley Mulsanne | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Mulsanne | Santana |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
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 | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2560 mm |