1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 22 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 2005 Bentley Continental are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 200 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Mulsanne | Continental |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 108 L |
