1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 675 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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 (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Mulsanne | 525 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 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 | 217 km/hour | 238 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 | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |