1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1982 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, both 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1982 Bentley Mulsanne were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 260 kg more than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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. 1982 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1982 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
