2005 Audi A8 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 22 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, 2005 Audi A8 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Audi A8.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A8. (430 Nm). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A8 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 24.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 108 L |
