1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1990 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (343 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 670 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 10.
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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alpina B 10. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1999 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1999 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 10 | 1990 Bentley Turbo | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B 10 | Turbo |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3070 mm |