1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 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 241 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Mulsanne | 616 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2480 mm |
