1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
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 Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Cosmo 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 227 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. 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 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1979 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1979 Mazda Cosmo 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 | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Mulsanne | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 65 L |
