1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 15 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. Both 1998 Bentley Continental and 1983 Bentley Mulsanne are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 194 kg more than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Continental | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |