2004 Alpina Roadster vs. 2006 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alpina Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alpina Roadster would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (452 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 965 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina Roadster. 2006 Bentley Arnage 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. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alpina Roadster | 2006 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | Roadster | Arnage |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 452 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |