2004 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 916 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Spider | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 617 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |