2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 336 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1984 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | Vanquish | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1914 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3070 mm |