2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2005 Alpina B3. 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (876 Nm) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (362 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B3 | Arnage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 876 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |