1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 260 kg more than 1992 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. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1985 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | Virage | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1990 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |