1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 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 183 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 905 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944. 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Mulsanne | 944 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
