2004 Alpina Roadster vs. 1997 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 2004 Alpina Roadster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 775 kg more than 2004 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina Roadster. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2004 Alpina Roadster has manual transmission. 2004 Alpina Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alpina Roadster | 1997 Bentley Turbo | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | Roadster | Turbo |
Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 94 L |