1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 23 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 136 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 960 kg more than 2006 BMW 325. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2006 BMW 325 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Mulsanne | 325 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 63 L |