1984 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 28 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.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bentley Mulsanne | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Mulsanne | 640 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2855 mm |