1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1990 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 678 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Spider | Arnage |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 835 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3370 mm |