1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 2 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 174 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 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 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 75 | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 106 L |