2008 Alpina B3 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2008 Alpina B3 is newer by 25 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2008 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 798 kg more than 2008 Alpina B3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alpina B3. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2008 Alpina B3 has manual transmission. 2008 Alpina B3 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:
2008 Alpina B3 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B3 | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |