1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider 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 (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. 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 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1995 Renault Sport Spider has manual transmission. 1995 Renault Sport Spider 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 Renault Sport Spider | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Mulsanne | Sport Spider |
Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 50 L |