1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mulsanne | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 120 L |
