1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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 5 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (315 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Mulsanne | 911 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 280 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 64 L |
