2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B7. (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 460 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B7. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B7 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 6750 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 108 L |
