1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2008 BMW 550
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 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. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 590 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2008 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Mulsanne | 550 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
