1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (320 HP) has 276 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1486 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1950 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1950 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
| Model | Mulsanne | 203 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 50 L |
