2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 26 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 650 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
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 (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (443 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 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:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB9 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 464 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 24.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 108 L |
