2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 530 kg more than 2003 Alpina B7.
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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B7. (700 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B7 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
