1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 28 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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 600 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin DBS 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 | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Mulsanne | DBS |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 78 L |
