1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1961 BMW 700
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 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 290 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. 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 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1961 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Mulsanne | 700 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 31 L |
