2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 17 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (328 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 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:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB7 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 275 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 | 1780 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 106 L |
