1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2006 BMW 745
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 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 (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 BMW 745. 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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2006 BMW 745 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Mulsanne | 745 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 88 L |