1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2003 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 20 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 775 kg more than 2003 Bristol Fighter.
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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2003 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2003 Bristol Fighter 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 | 2003 Bristol Fighter | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | Mulsanne | Fighter |
Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 714 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 105 L |