2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1995 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 895 kg more than 2006 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B3 | 1995 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B3 | Continental |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3347 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 | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 717 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |