1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Spider | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 100 L |
