1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1998 BMW Pickster
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 15 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 11 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Pickster has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Pickster 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 | 1998 BMW Pickster | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Mulsanne | Pickster |
Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |