1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 7 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 193 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1336 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 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:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | 33 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 24.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 108 L |
