1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 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 128 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 870 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 3 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 | 1971 BMW 3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Mulsanne | 3 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |