1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Tatra T603 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 (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 940 kg more than 1961 Tatra T603. 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 (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Tatra T603. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Bentley | Tatra |
| Model | Mulsanne | T603 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
