1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 7 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 (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 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 | 1990 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Mulsanne | 316 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
