2002 Alpina B3 vs. 2002 Bentley Continental T
To start off, both 2002 Alpina B3 and 2002 Bentley Continental T were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2002 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 2002 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 968 kg more than 2002 Alpina B3. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B3 | 2002 Bentley Continental T | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B3 | Continental T |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
