1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2009 BMW 650 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Mulsanne | 650 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |