1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1999 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 660 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alpina B 12. 1999 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. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 1999 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B 12 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 422 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2970 mm |
