1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1994 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1994 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Spider | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 600 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2970 mm |