1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1998 Bentley Continental
To start off, both 1998 Alpina B 10 and 1998 Bentley Continental were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 758 kg more than 1998 Alpina B 10. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alpina B 10. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1998 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 10 | 1998 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B 10 | Continental |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2970 mm |