1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1982 BMW 628
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 628 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 139 more horse power than 1982 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 940 kg more than 1982 BMW 628. 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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 628. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1982 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1982 BMW 628 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 | 1982 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Mulsanne | 628 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| 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 | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
