1985 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 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.
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1985 Bentley Mulsanne | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mulsanne | SL |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2560 mm |