2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure 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. Both 2009 Bentley Azure and 1983 Bentley Mulsanne are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 285 kg more than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 108 L |
