1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2007 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 245 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2007 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Mulsanne | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 15.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 96 L |
