1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1972 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 Bentley Turbo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Spider | Turbo |
Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
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 | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 750 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3070 mm |