1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 835 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayman. 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Mulsanne | Cayman |
Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |