1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 16 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. Both 1983 Bentley Mulsanne and 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (325 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 325 kg more than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Mulsanne | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 100 L |
