1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 3 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 (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 596 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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 (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | V8 Volante | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 617 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 108 L |