1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 900 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC. 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | Bentley | Bitter |
Model | Mulsanne | SC |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |