1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 48 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne 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, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 798 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne 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 | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Spider | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| 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 | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 96 L |
