1959 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1955 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 530 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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:
1959 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1955 Bentley R Type Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Spider | R Type Continental |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 81 L |