2008 Alpina B5 vs. 1995 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 620 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 1995 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B5 | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2970 mm |
