1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420

To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 9 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 32 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. (296 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420.

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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Bentley Mulsanne 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
Make Bentley Mercedes-Benz
Model Mulsanne 420
Year Released 1983 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 4196 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 328 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 610 Nm 410 Nm
Torque RPM 2450 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5320 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 100 L


 

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