1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1976 Bristol 412
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 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 120 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 540 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1976 Bristol 412 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | Mulsanne | 412 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2910 mm |