1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1958 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac DeVille 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 139 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac DeVille. (189 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 115 kg more than 1958 Cadillac DeVille. 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.
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1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1958 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Mulsanne | DeVille |
Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3300 mm |