1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde 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 287 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1951 Simca Aronde. 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 (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1951 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1951 Simca Aronde 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 | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Bentley | Simca |
Model | Mulsanne | Aronde |
Year Released | 1983 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 39 L |