1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1973 Bristol 411
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 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 56 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 698 kg more than 1973 Bristol 411. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bristol 411. (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bristol 411.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1973 Bristol 411 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | Mulsanne | 411 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 455 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 110.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |