2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 108 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B7. (492 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2003 Alpina B7. 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. (651 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B7 | Exp Speed 8 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 600 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
