1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 2009 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1999 Alpina B 10. (343 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1999 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 955 kg more than 1999 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alpina B 10. 2009 Bentley Azure 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. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 2009 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B 10 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 876 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3120 mm |
