1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1977 Lancia Scorpion
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Scorpion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Scorpion 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) has 249 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. 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 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1977 Lancia Scorpion has manual transmission. 1977 Lancia Scorpion 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 | 1977 Lancia Scorpion | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Mulsanne | Scorpion |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2310 mm |