2009 Alpina B5 vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage would be higher. Both 2009 Alpina B5 and 1999 Bentley Arnage are equipped with a 4,398 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 800 kg more than 2009 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B5. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alpina | Bentley |
| Model | B5 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
