1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Continental. (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 245 kg more than 2012 Alpina B7.
Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alpina B7. (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Bentley | Alpina |
| Model | Continental | B7 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |
