2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2007 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 4 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 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Azure. (452 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 705 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B7. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B7 | 2007 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B7 | Azure |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 6761 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 452 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
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 | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 96 L |