1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (158 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1155 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 422 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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.
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1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Mulsanne | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |