1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta 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 202 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1342 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta. 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) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Mulsanne | Beta |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 59 L |