1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1998 Bentley Azure
To start off, both 1998 Alpina B 12 and 1998 Bentley Azure were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 660 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alpina B 12. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1998 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1998 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 12 | 1998 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B 12 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 402 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 750 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 | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2970 mm |
