1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 911 kg more than 1964 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 Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Spider | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
