1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 17 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 98 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1710 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 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 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Bentley | Caterham |
Model | Mulsanne | 21 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 241 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 | 2250 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |