1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2006 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 500 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2006 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Mulsanne | 300 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 73 L |
