1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 5 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (328 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 330 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin Virage.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Virage 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:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | Virage | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 106 L |