1982 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1972 Maserati Indy

To start off, 1982 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Indy would be higher. 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 710 kg more than 1972 Maserati Indy.

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 1972 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Indy 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.

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1982 Bentley Mulsanne 1972 Maserati Indy
Make Bentley Maserati
Model Mulsanne Indy
Year Released 1982 1972
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6750 cc 4719 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 289 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2250 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2610 mm