1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 610 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Mulsanne | 325 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 63 L |
