2003 Alpina Roadster vs. 2001 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2003 Alpina Roadster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 824 kg more than 2003 Alpina Roadster. 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina Roadster. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2003 Alpina Roadster has manual transmission. 2003 Alpina Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina Roadster | 2001 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | Roadster | Azure |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2970 mm |
