2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 6 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 (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B7. (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B7. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B7 | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 774 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| 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 Length | 5180 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 96 L |
