1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1973 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 334 kg more than 1973 Buick Centurion. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1973 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Mulsanne | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3160 mm |
