2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1995 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Azure.
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 Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B5. (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1995 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B5 | Azure |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2970 mm |
