2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1995 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 12 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Continental. (381 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 698 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina B5. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina B5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1995 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B5 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 717 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |
