1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2009 BMW 320

To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 26 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 (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 795 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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 (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 320 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 2009 BMW 320
Make Bentley BMW
Model Mulsanne 320
Year Released 1983 2009
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2171 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 617 Nm 211 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 72 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 220 km/hour 222 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 2410 kg 1615 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.5 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 63 L


 

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