2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1989 Alpina B 10
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1989 Alpina B 10.
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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alpina B 10. (705 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alpina B 10. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1989 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1989 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1989 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | Bentley | Alpina |
| Model | Arnage | B 10 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1255 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
