1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown 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) has 248 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 995 kg more than 1963 Toyota Crown. 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 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Mulsanne | Crown |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |
