1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1995 Bentley Continental
To start off, both 1995 Alpina B 12 and 1995 Bentley Continental were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 630 kg more than 1995 Alpina B 12.
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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alpina B 12. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1995 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 1995 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B 12 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 381 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 717 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |
