1997 Alpina B 12 vs. 2009 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 905 kg more than 1997 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 12. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1997 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1997 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 12 | 2009 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B 12 | Azure |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6761 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 451 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 876 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
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 | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3120 mm |