1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2012 Maybach 57
To start off, 2012 Maybach 57 is newer by 29 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, 2012 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 57 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. 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, 2012 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2012 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maybach |
| Model | Mulsanne | 57 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 110 L |
