1984 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bentley Mulsanne 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 1324 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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 2011 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Elise 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 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Mulsanne | Elise |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2299 mm |
