2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 440 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
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.
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2007 Alpina B5 | 1980 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B5 | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3070 mm |