1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2003 BMW 530
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 20 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 (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 725 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. 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 (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2003 BMW 530 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Mulsanne | 530 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |