1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 2007 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1998 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1998 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 963 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alpina B 10. 2007 Bentley Arnage 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. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 2007 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B 10 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3370 mm |
