1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1975 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (876 Nm) has 695 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Spider | Arnage |
Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 876 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3130 mm |