1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Dauphine
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Willys-Overland Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Willys-Overland Dauphine would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1959 Willys-Overland Dauphine | |
Make | Bentley | Willys-Overland |
Model | Mulsanne | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2280 mm |