1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1972 Fiat 132
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 132 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 216 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1972 Fiat 132. 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 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 132. (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 132. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 132 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 | 1972 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Mulsanne | 132 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 50 L |
