1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 511 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1971 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, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Spider | Exp Speed 8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 600 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2770 mm |
