2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Alpina B 10
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 750 kg more than 1997 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 Continental (875 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1997 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1997 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 1997 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Bentley | Alpina |
Model | Continental | B 10 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4619 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 471 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3080 mm |