1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 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 229 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 504. 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 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1978 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1978 Peugeot 504 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 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
| Model | Mulsanne | 504 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2910 mm |
