2006 Alpina Roadster vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2006 Alpina Roadster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Alpina Roadster. (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1125 kg more than 2006 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina Roadster | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | Roadster | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
