1984 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1958 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1958 Maserati 350S.
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. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1958 Maserati 350S has manual transmission. 1958 Maserati 350S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bentley Mulsanne | 1958 Maserati 350S | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Mulsanne | 350S |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 321 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2330 mm |
