1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (326 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 520 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mulsanne | 500 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |