1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1995 BMW 330
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 12 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 135 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 855 kg more than 1995 BMW 330. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 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 | 1995 BMW 330 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Mulsanne | 330 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |