1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1951 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia 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 (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1951 Lancia Aurelia. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1951 Lancia Aurelia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1951 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Mulsanne | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 48 L |