1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 694 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2007 Bentley Continental 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. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Spider | Continental |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3070 mm |
