1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1986 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. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1980 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 75 | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3070 mm |