1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1980 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 1750 | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3070 mm |